Electrical Engineer

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New Kensington, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Transportation
The Role
Leads electrical engineering design, procurement, construction, and implementation for manufacturing systems, R&D processes, and facility infrastructure. Responsibilities include power distribution design, troubleshooting, automation support, capital project management, electrical safety compliance, arc flash studies, contractor coordination, budgeting, and updating electrical drawings. The role supports continuous improvement and ensures compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and company policies.
Summary Generated by Built In

While reporting to the Engineering Leader, this position will be responsible for providing leadership and project management in the engineering design, procurement, construction, and implementation of systems and equipment for production, R&D processes, and building infrastructure. The position will also lead and/or participate in problem solving efforts when required to troubleshoot and support facilities and process equipment in an industrial environment ensuring compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and company policies. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial power distribution, electrical controls, automation systems, and facility infrastructure and have a demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve facility electrical distribution systems, including medium and low-voltage power systems, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), and transformers

  • Provide engineering support in problem solving efforts for manufacturing equipment and process electrical systems with a multi-discipline technical staff and maintenance when required

  • Develop scopes of work and recommend solution options related to capital projects and electrical solutions with cost estimates at various FEL project stages.

  • Lead the onsite Electrical Safety Program ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements while working closely with EHS on program updates and training

  • Support electrical safety initiatives, including arc flash studies, lockout/tagout programs, and preventive maintenance activities

  • Work closely with management to define and coordinate the necessary engineering resources outside of discipline 

  • Manage project team members and contractors in the safe execution of projects

  • Communicate with project team members and stakeholders on status with respect to scope, schedule, and budget

  • Capture changes to electrical systems and provide updates to design drawings for building record revision

Qualifications

You have: (required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • 5 years of Electrical Engineering experience

  • Strong knowledge of power and electrical distribution systems and equipment

  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, technical drawings and specifications

  • Experience with AutoCAD

  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

  • This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

 

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

  • 10 years of experience demonstrating leadership, management, and execution of electrical engineering projects

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.

  • NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) certified Electrical Engineering Technology Engineering Technologist

  • Experience in metals manufacturing, heavy industrial, or continuous-process environments.

  • Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.

  • Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking systems.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5 years of Electrical Engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of power and electrical distribution systems and equipment
  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, technical drawings, and specifications
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Ability to meet export control compliance requirements for controlled technology under EAR and/or ITAR
  • 10 years of experience leading, managing, and executing electrical engineering projects
  • Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one
  • NICET certified Electrical Engineering Technology Engineering Technologist
  • Experience in metals manufacturing, heavy industrial, or continuous-process environments
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
  • Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking systems

Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arconic and has not been reviewed or approved by Arconic.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for similar roles and is often characterized as fair relative to the market, even when other aspects of the experience are mixed.
  • Retirement Support — The retirement program features a robust 401(k) design with both company matching and an additional employer contribution, making retirement benefits a standout component of total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with eligibility beginning on day one for some roles, complemented by an employee assistance program and healthcare navigation services.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
4,323 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. Keep up with us here to find out how we're helping to advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets.

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