Sr. Engineer, Electrical, Operations
About The Position
Primient is a privately held producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources, with locations across the United States, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. The company emphasizes safety, excellence, integrity, and growth, and invests in its plants and people. The Senior Power Generation & Distribution Engineer leads and manages the design, development, integration, and reliability improvement of electrical power systems for industrial applications. The role covers power generation and distribution, motor reliability and control, instrumentation, and automation. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet safety, reliability, and efficiency standards, and provides technical support for existing systems. The position manages projects from concept through completion, oversees testing and commissioning, develops maintenance and asset life-cycle plans, ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and prepares technical documentation and reports. Compensation is estimated at $123,515.20–$154,394.00 annually and is bonus eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 8 years of experience in power generation and distribution systems, with a strong background in a heavy industrial setting.
- Experience with high-, medium-, and low-voltage power generation and distribution systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards, such as NEC and IEC.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to influence others effectively without direct reporting authority.
- Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design and simulation tools.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of electrical power generation and distribution systems and associated instrumentation.
- Specify and select electrical components, including transformers, circuit breakers, motor starters, drives, and control devices.
- Integrate electrical systems with mechanical systems and other subsystems.
- Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Coordinate project activities with project managers, maintenance and reliability teams, procurement teams, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems.
- Develop and execute test plans for new and replacement power generation and distribution systems.
- Provide technical support and guidance for maintenance and troubleshooting of existing systems.
- Develop preventive maintenance plans and procedures to support system reliability and uptime.
- Develop risk-based life-cycle management plans for assets nearing the end of their useful life.
- Ensure designs and installations comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Prepare and maintain design specifications, test reports, maintenance records, and other documentation.
- Generate technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and management.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for system optimization and process improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive pay; the position is bonus eligible.
- Multiple healthcare plan choices.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Floating days off.
- Parental leave for new parents.
- Employee resource groups.
- Learning and development programs.
- Career growth opportunities and pathways.
- Inclusive workplace culture that supports equity, diversity, and belonging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
