Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Seeking Experienced Electrical Engineer

Engineer I

Perform assignments requiring the application of electrical engineering knowledge in activities such as planning, design, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, project support, and general plant operations. Assist senior engineers with tasks involving power distribution equipment, breakers, transformers, motors, protection systems, and related plant systems.

Engineer II

Obtain, compile, and analyze engineering data to support equipment reliability, efficiency, and safe operations. Participate in testing and maintenance of electrical and plant equipment, including switchgear, relays, breakers, and auxiliary systems. Assist in planning, budgeting, and coordinating maintenance and small project activities. Support engineering studies and investigations and help develop recommended actions for operational or equipment issues.

Engineer III

Perform advanced engineering assignments with limited supervision. Lead investigations, testing, and system studies related to plant electrical systems, equipment performance, and operational reliability. Guide planning, budgeting, and coordination of electrical and plant-wide engineering activities. Support reliability programs and RCAs; recommend and implement solutions that improve system performance. Provide leadership to teams or work groups to meet defined objectives.

Engineer IV

Conduct complex studies and investigations involving plant systems and recommend improvements, modernization efforts, and long-term strategies. Assume supervisory responsibilities as assigned. Direct and oversee planning, budgeting, and coordination of engineering work, including maintenance programs, capital projects, and system upgrades. Provide leadership in reliability, asset management, and the development and application of engineering standards across plant operations.

Expected to align personal goals with OVEC / IKEC Strategic Business Plan, it’s the Mission, Vision and Values, as well as its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend repair, replacement, or modernization of electrical equipment to improve reliability and reduce forced outages.
• Support plant maintenance and ICE personnel with electrical, control, and operational issues.
• Provide engineering support for Ovation DCS and PLC systems, including troubleshooting and configuration coordination.
• Plan and perform performance testing on electrical equipment and systems to verify proper operation and efficiency.
• Compile and interpret test data and operating trends; summarize findings and recommend actions.
• Support design, improvement, and standardization of electrical and plant systems and procedures.
• Execute asset ownership responsibilities, including condition monitoring, lifecycle planning, and failure analysis.
• Investigate equipment disturbances, mis operations, and performance issues.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Participate in Root Cause Analyses for equipment or system reliability events.
• Oversee or assist in calibration, testing, and maintenance of electrical instruments and protective devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and plant system issues and provide engineering guidance for corrective actions.
• Stay current with electrical standards, best practices, and reliability improvements.
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70 / 70E, OSHA, and company safety requirements; ensure safe practices when supervising.
• Investigate causes of complaint and assist when necessary.
• Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures in engineering and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
• Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including :