Electrical Engineer

Job Scope: The Electrical Engineer is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision in Bessemer City, NC.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Champion a safety-first culture in all activities involving electrical and instrumentation systems.

• Ensure that safety is never compromised and that all personnel—employees and contractors—adhere strictly to site safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct and support safety audits, job safety analyses, and safety observations; ensure all contractor and employee personnel receive appropriate training, especially in electrical safety and compliance.

• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, driving corrective actions to enhance site-wide safety performance.

• Participate in PHA and support continuous improvement in process safety practices.

• Lead the implementation of best practices for preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) of sensing, control, and electrical distribution equipment.

• Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with PSM, PSC, and MI standards and that reliability results are continuously evaluated against established criteria.

• Align the site's Electrical Mechanical Integrity (MI) procedures with Livent corporate requirements and all relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA).

• Direct the engineering design, review, and specification of E&I systems for both reliability and compliance.

• Prepare detailed electrical and instrumentation design packages, and maintain critical Process Safety Information, such as CAD drawings and loop sheets.

• Develop and maintain standardized approaches for E&I equipment selection and installation.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure E&I design and construction meet site standards and long-term reliability goals.

• Lead thorough and systematic handovers from project execution to commissioning teams to ensure safe and seamless startup.

• Evaluate contractor capabilities, manage procurement through SAP, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

• Provide direct leadership to E&I technicians, contractors, and front-line supervisors, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical requirements.

• Assign, monitor, and review the work of team members, ensuring alignment with project and maintenance objectives.

• Mentor and develop both internal staff and contractor teams

• Serve as the primary technical authority on all E&I matters for the site, providing expert troubleshooting and support to maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

• Investigate and evaluate vendor products and services to ensure they meet site needs, safety expectations, and reliability standards.

• Other job duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.    

Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Experience: Requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in control systems, PLC/DCS, SCADA, and instrumentation technologies.

• Familiarity with design tools like AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.

• Strong understanding of industrial standards and practices (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ISA, etc.).

• Knowledge of hazardous area classification and intrinsic safety design.

​Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

• In-depth experience with transformers, MCC’s, variable speed motors, distribution systems from 4160 to 480 volts, and process control instrumentation is required.

• Experience with electrolysis systems such as rectifiers and bus bar distribution involving motion controls is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.