Senior Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer supports efforts throughout the company to optimize the operation, performance, and efficiency of all manufacturing processes.

At CalPortland, were proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. Thats why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

$135k-$155k DOE

• Supervise and direct and train engineers, plant personnel, and outside consultants in support of electrical, automation, and control projects
• Prepare electrical, control, and instrumentation criteria for plant additions and modifications
• Prepare equipment and installation specifications for electrical projects and the electrical portion of plant additions and modifications
• Evaluate equipment and installation proposals and make recommendations for purchase or contracts
• Prepare estimates of cost for electrical portions of plant additions and modifications
• Design electrical power distribution systems, control systems, and instrumentation for plant additions and modifications
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical building permit and engineering drawings for new plants and plant expansion
• Provide field inspections, coordination, and supervision for electrical work on plant additions and modifications
• Provide project commissioning and start-up services
• Analyze electrical and control problems at company locations and find solutions
• Manage capital improvement projects as required
• Participate in multi-discipline engineering activities of project execution
• Participate on the corporate energy management team and work to identify and implement energy efficiency best practices
• Participate in long term strategic planning for company expansions and growth

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum of ten years of electrical experience in cement, construction materials, or related manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical design, power distribution and systems, electrical equipment, motors and motor controls, automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering license
• Experience in cement, asphalt, ready mix, and aggregate plant operations

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

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