Electrical Project Engineer

T. Burks & Associates

Killen, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, HMI Software, Ladder Logic, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Startup, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Killen, AL
POSTED
5 days ago
Electrical Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for managing electrical CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering standards and project governance processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead electrical engineering activities through project definition, execution, startup, and ramp-up
  • Develop engineering scopes, design criteria, schedules, cost estimates, and risk analyses
  • Coordinate contractor bid processes, RFIs, evaluations, and selections
  • Track project costs, schedules, materials, and construction progress
  • Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities
  • Coordinate outages and construction activities with operations and maintenance teams
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, cost, and schedule requirements
  • Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders and project leadership
  • Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2-5 years of experience managing electrical CAPEX projects in a heavy industrial environment
  • Working knowledge of ladder logic, HMI software, and industrial electrical systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

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