Electrical Project Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Electrical Project Engineering (remote) to join the Kaiser Aluminum team!

The Electrical Project Engineer (remote) applies knowledge and experience to manage projects. The position is also responsible for implementing new designs and upgrades to electrical systems. The Engineer will manage multiple projects often from conception thru commissioning and close-out. Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility. This position interfaces with plant and area management, area and maintenance personnel, vendors, contractors, engineering, and contract engineers.

This position can be based either near a specific Kaiser Plant location or remotely located near an airport that supports nationwide travel. In either case, travel will be required based on the specific project location(s) upwards of seventy-five percent (75%) of the time.

Benefits:

• Salary range $90,000-$130,000 per year depending on experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (2-4 weeks depending on experience)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

What you will work on:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams to develop project scope and requirements
• Develop and manage project scope, resourcing plan, budget, and schedule
• Prepare capital authorizations
• Develop specifications and evaluate technical engineering and equipment bid packages
• Administer engineering, equipment purchase, and installation contracts
• Coordinate and manage installations and outages
• Track and report project performance, schedule, and cost compliance
• Review design packages and drawings for compliance with contract documents and Kaiser standards
• Coordinate with internal Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Engineering resources to achieve project objectives
• Participate in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications
• Assist in trouble-shooting equipment control and electrical systems
• Support electrical safety initiatives and Kaiser’s electrical standards
• Comply with all Safety, Quality, and Environmental Regulations.

What you will bring to the role:

• An undergraduate degree in BSEE or BSET is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years previous electrical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with functional and performance-based specification development.
• Familiarity with electrical and control system design including key documents such as schematics diagrams, single lines, P&ID and control narratives.
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems, AC/DC motors and drive systems and National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
• Knowledge of control system theory, instrumentation, PLC based control systems and safety systems.
• Excellent analytical skills including knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong Word, Excel, MS Project skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment:

• Approximately 50% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 50% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.