Evonik · 5 months ago
Site Electrical Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEvonik Corporation is a leading global company focused on innovative solutions for sustainability. The Site Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering services for projects, manage electrical distribution systems, and ensure compliance with standards while supervising electrical work and providing technical expertise.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Perform plant and reliability engineering duties to maintain and improve site electrical distribution systems
Plan and coordinate electrical outages, including maintenance of switchgear and breakers
Execute equipment maintenance, documentation, inspections, analyses, and plant projects applying engineering principles
Coordinate activities between plant operations, maintenance planning, execution, and project teams
Conduct failure cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Provide electrical engineering support to remote sites, including safety, reliability, and energy efficiency improvements
Supervise electrical distribution maintenance contractors and develop strategic plans for future modifications and expansions
Maintain electrical distribution system documentation in an accessible electronic format
Serve as the site expert for electrical safety, including Arc Flash classifications, labeling, and safety documentation updates
Assist with maintenance and upgrades of the site’s SCADA system (Energy Data Information System - EDIS)
Program and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical relays and power meters
Provide training for instrument/electrical technicians on new electrical technologies and safety practices
Upgrade and maintain substation annunciator systems for improved equipment monitoring
Develop, implement, and manage electrical distribution system projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience managing power distribution systems, including preventive maintenance and power quality assessments
Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, including Arc Flash protection and Lockout/Tagout procedures
Ability to manage and oversee project budgets, contractors, and engineering teams
Experience with SCADA systems, power meters, and electronic/mechanical relay programming
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred
Previous experience in supervising engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams is preferred
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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