Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll serve within Georgia-Pacific's Discrete Manufacturing Group, supporting the Building Products and Corrugated Divisions’ Operations and capital projects. With a focus on power systems and motor controls, this role carries out the full project lifecycle—from development, engineering design, construction, and startup—directly impacting safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency at our facilities. Candidates for this position will support our building product facilities in the South East and should be based in GA, SC, NC, VA, TX, AR or MS. What You Will Do Project Execution & Design Leadership: Perform electrical project development, design, procurement, construction, and startup phases, ensuring installations align with specifications, safety codes, and customer requirements. Engineering Design & Collaboration: Use computer-assisted design software, such as AutoCAD and Easypower, to produce engineering deliverables for projects assigned; partner with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver optimized project solutions. Compliance & Standards Management: Oversee installation and construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory codes, while managing documentation and testing procedures. Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Estimate engineering, equipment, material, labor, and construction costs to support project budgeting and approvals. Safety & Reliability Focus: Actively drive electrical initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency within project specifications. Multi‑Project Management: Oversee multiple projects concurrently, managing deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards with approximately 40% travel or as required. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Engineering Technology (BSEET) with six (6) years of electrical engineering experience, including two (2) years of supervised design and one (1) year independently designing grounding, lighting, power distribution, and motor control systems. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Power Distribution up to 15kV and NEC requirements for industrial electrical installations. Electrical Equipment Knowledge: Ability to specify and procure MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, MCCs, and related equipment. AutoCAD Skills: Competency in creating Electrical Plans, Schematics, Interconnection Drawings, and Single‑Line Diagrams. Bid Package Preparation: Experience assembling specifications, standards, and compliance documentation for competitive bidding. Industrial Field Readiness: Professional experience working in heavy industrial facilities. Physically able to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing PPE in designated areas. What Will Put You Ahead Professional Certifications: EIT or PE licensure in at least one state. Power Systems Expertise: Proven ability in independently designing power distribution systems up to 15kV, conducting short circuit studies, overcurrent device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using Easypower. Skilled in programming relaying protective devices (Schweitzer, Eaton). Control Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs, Rockwell PowerFlex 750 Series VFDs, and experience in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with NFPA and OSHA standards for electrical safety. Project Cost & Schedule Estimation: Proficient in developing cost estimates for engineering and construction activities. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr