Electrical Engineer

Description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location: Cartersville, GA

Classification: Salary (Exempt) 

SUMMARY

Serving as the technical advisor for Electrical Engineering on high-tech manufacturing facility (Fab) construction projects, this role acts as a primary technical liaison between corporate headquarters, local engineering firms, utility providers, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The Electrical Engineer ensures owner requirements and operational needs are accurately integrated into electrical distribution and substation designs while upholding strict quality control standards. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership across all power engineering phases, facilitating communication between headquarters and site operations, and supporting overall project decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• EPC Power Systems Oversight: Oversee end-to-end electrical systems management across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases for manufacturing Fab facilities.
• Power Distribution & Requirements Alignment: Review power distribution system designs to align technical execution with internal owner specifications and operational demands.
• Load Analysis & Power Demand Calculations: Analyze production equipment operating patterns and peak load profiles to accurately determine facility power receiving capacity.
• Utility Company Coordination: Lead technical negotiations and power supply contract discussions, including rate structures, with local electric utility providers.
• Permitting & Code Inspections: Manage regulatory compliance, permitting workflows, and interactions with local Electrical Inspectors and AHJs.
• Equipment Procurement & Vendor Management: Draft technical procurement specifications for electrical equipment and manage technical discussions with vendors and contractors.
• Quality Assurance & Contractor Management: Review contractor deliverables, single-line diagrams, and technical drawings to ensure design integrity and field quality control.
• Capex & Schedule Control: Track electrical scope expenditure against Capex targets and manage power project schedules to align with overall construction milestones. 
• Global Collaboration & Travel: Travel frequently to international company sites to align technical requirements, review designs, and coordinate execution between corporate headquarters and overseas entities. 
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Qcells.   
• Perform other duties and special project, as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in power distribution, substation systems, and electrical infrastructure for large-scale industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Codes & Standards: In-depth knowledge and application of National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E safety standards.
• Power Systems Engineering: Proven design expertise in Medium-Voltage (MV) and Low-Voltage (LV) power distribution and substation systems.
• Technical Documentation: Proficiency in drafting and reviewing primary electrical single-line diagrams, schematic drawings, load flow analyses, and technical specifications.
• Cleanroom & Utility Infrastructure: Demonstrated capability in designing and implementing electrical infrastructure within Cleanroom (C/R) and central utility environments.
• Security & Specialized Systems: Hands-on experience in security system design and coordinating technical requirements with specialty vendors.
• Utility Interconnection & Contracting: Experience managing power interconnection discussions and power purchase agreement details with local utility providers.
• Technical Communication: Strong communication skills for technical reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and discussions with AHJs and contractors.
• International Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently to overseas locations for technical alignment, project reviews, and cross-border collaboration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Manufacturing Experience: Direct involvement in U.S.-based industrial plant, manufacturing facility, or cleanroom construction projects.
• Professional Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE - Electrical) license, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• AHJ & Permitting Track Record: Proven background navigating U.S. local permitting processes and building inspector approvals.
• Equipment Mapping & Mechanical Integration: Practical experience in power mapping and interfacing electrical distribution with mechanical manufacturing equipment.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.