Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer position at Vulcan Materials Company. Location options include Richmond, VA;
Herndon, VA; or Havre de Grace, MD, with 30-50% travel within the region.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. The company emphasizes career development, excellence, and diversity under the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

• Provide Electrical Engineering and Electrical Project Management for Vulcan Materials and its electrical projects, repairs, and preventive maintenance, with increasing responsibility as experience grows.
• Serve as the technical interface with vendors regarding equipment and facility designs and product applications.
• Provide technical expertise to operations personnel; ensure electrical installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance are completed safely and correctly; interface with major power providers on distribution and supply systems.
• Under supervision of a Senior Engineer, manage the electrical portion of projects through all phases (planning, design, construction, maintenance) and contribute to plant design, modifications, and related documentation.
• Assist in planning and design of electrical and automation systems; help establish equipment selection criteria; advise on application of automation to improve productivity and reduce costs; troubleshoot plant electrical issues.
• Assess needs and internal resources and coordinate external contractors as necessary.
• Mentor the Regional electrical staff to ensure safe and best practices in design, construction, and testing.

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 10 years of electrical experience in mining, heavy industrial, utility, or related industry; experience designing and managing power distribution projects (overhead and underground) is preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, soft starts, and VFDs; experience with Power System Analysis Software (e.g., ETAP, PTW) is preferred.
• Experience designing motor control systems; experience hiring and supervising electrical contractors; experience managing electrical projects of varying scale; experience managing union/nonunion personnel.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of mine production techniques and equipment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and application of safety and environmental regulations (NEC, NESC, MSHA, OSHA); knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects; strong relationship-building with all employee levels, vendors, and internal personnel.

• Great Company Culture: competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, openness, and communication.
• Safe: industry-leading health and safety standards with a commitment to a safe work environment.
• Meaningful Work: contributions that support infrastructure projects nationwide (roads, schools, hospitals, airports, housing).
• Health Benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision programs, and more.
• Rest and Relaxation: paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development: ongoing programs to help employees meet goals.

• Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Consideration is provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Protections include rights related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Virginia-Richmond;
  Other Locations:
  Maryland-Havre de Grace.
• Organization: GM - NED DIV OH;
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time.

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as described by the role and is not a complete list of duties. Travel and location options are subject to business needs.

Location:

This role can be located in Richmond, VA, Herndon, VA or Havre de Grace, MD and will require 30-50% travel within the region.