Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

3d•$98,566 - $160,169•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer works with the Senior Manager for Facilities and Maintenance to deliver department objectives. The role plans, coordinates, delivers, and oversees installation and maintenance of facility electrical systems, preventive and reactive maintenance, and capital projects. It also supports plant reliability, compliance, energy management, and technical assistance to maintenance and operations teams. Work is performed daily in office and general manufacturing environments on a Monday-through-Friday schedule of five eight-hour days, with occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support possible. The position is based in the Aiken, South Carolina area; the posting also lists Graniteville, South Carolina as the location. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship. Rolls-Royce describes its Power Systems business as delivering power solutions and life-cycle support for energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing facilities, with a strong focus on electrical systems.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
Excellent understanding of electrical power systems, including 12,470V, 480V, and low-voltage controls.
Familiarity with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools.
Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Manager for Facilities and Maintenance to deliver department objectives.
Plan, coordinate, deliver, and oversee installation and maintenance of power distribution, lighting, HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, and backup power systems.
Plan, coordinate, deliver, and oversee preventive maintenance, Fixed Electrical Testing, infrared testing, and reactive maintenance on high- and low-voltage electrical systems.
Manage capital projects involving facility electrical upgrades, expansions, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues to minimize downtime and ensure plant reliability.
Perform load calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash assessments, and system-capacity planning.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and OSHA.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans for electrical systems and equipment.
Lead and support energy management and sustainability programs.
Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and utility companies.
Develop framework contracts and Service Level Agreements for external service providers.
Oversee and assess the work performance of external service providers.
Maintain accurate electrical-system documentation and facility drawings, including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and maintenance records.
Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams during equipment installation, upgrades, or modifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan.
Employee support assistance and Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts.
Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, subject to eligibility.
Flexible spending account and health savings account, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subject to eligibility.
Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
Paid parental and family care leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Long-term incentive plan, subject to eligibility.
Professional development opportunities.