Plant Electrical Engineer

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Are you an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and driving reliability in critical systems? This is your opportunity to be the go‑to expert for electrical distribution at a dynamic production site. As an Electrical Engineer II
, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining, upgrading, and future‑proofing our extensive power infrastructure. From managing small capital projects to leading system improvements, you’ll ensure our operations stay safe, efficient, and reliable.

• Be the site’s
  electrical authority
  —plan and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and electrical outages (switch gear, breakers, substations).
• Drive
  reliability engineering initiatives
  —analyze failures, implement corrective actions, and optimize system performance.
• Lead
  capital projects
  —from concept to completion—balancing budgets, compliance, and innovation.
• Supervise and mentor contractors and technicians, ensuring
  safety‑first practices
  (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).
• Champion
  SCADA & smart technology
  —supporting and upgrading our Energy Data Information System (EDIS) for better monitoring and efficiency.
• Share your expertise by training plant teams on new electrical technologies and safety standards.
• Keep us
  future‑ready
  with strategic plans for system expansions, digital upgrades, and reliability improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Alabama (preferred).
• Proven expertise with
  power distribution systems
  (480V–12.47kV), preventive maintenance, and power quality assessments.
• Strong knowledge of
  electrical safety standards
  (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).
• Experience managing
  budgets, contractors, and engineering teams
  .
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, power meters, and relay programming.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence, train, and inspire others.

• Ownership & Impact:You’ll lead critical projects and shape the reliability of a large‑scale electrical distribution system.
• Innovation:Work with cutting‑edge technologies in SCADA, energy efficiency, and power monitoring.
• Growth:Opportunities to expand your expertise, mentor teams, and gain leadership exposure.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.