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Eastman · 4 hours ago

Electrical Design Engineer

Kingsport, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. They are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer to oversee and execute the Electrical Engineering scope for various large capital projects, ensuring successful completion through collaboration with design teams and adherence to industry standards.

Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project-specific Electrical Engineering execution plan to ensure efficient and effective project execution

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, Operations and procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery

Lead and manage the execution of Electrical Engineering scope of work at the selected engineering service provider in all phases (Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design)

Monitor and report actual progress and forecasting/check for discipline activities, including management of labor hours and delivered documents

Lead the design and selection of electrical equipment considering factors such as safety, reliability, maintainability, cost and schedule

Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations

Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as NFPA 70, NEC, IEEE, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of electrical systems and equipment

Oversee the procurement of electrical equipment, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications

Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements

Utilize software tools and applications, such as SKM, Bluebeam, Navisworks, AVEVA Engineering or equivalent and other engineering design software, to support electrical engineering activities and enhance project efficiency

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringChemical Industry ExperienceProject ExecutionTechnical Design KnowledgeSafety Regulations KnowledgeLeadership SkillsCapital Stage Gate ProcessProfessional Engineer LicenseMentoring SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Advanced degree is a plus

6+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering field. A focus on the chemical or petrochemical industry is preferred

Technical design knowledge about a broad range of equipment (motors, motor control centers, lighting, VFDs, UPSs, etc.) and electrical systems (wiring/cabling, grounding, breakers, power supplies, fuses, junction boxes, etc.)

Experience as a lead Electrical Engineer, including experience in large capital projects execution, is a plus

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for implementation of cross-functional process improvements

Ability to mentor and develop lesser experienced team members

Proven experience in leading a team of engineers, with excellent leadership and communication skills

Familiarity with capital stage gate process and understanding of project execution

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge of safety regulations and standards related to Electrical Engineering in the chemical industry

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong plus

Open to travel as needed