Electrical Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Electrical

As a Project Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading capital investment initiatives and master plan projects across factory operations. You'll provide technical direction and subject matter expertise in electrical systems, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioning of power distribution, automation, and control systems. Your leadership will drive improvements in capacity, energy efficiency, and asset reliability while aligning with plant performance goals.

Lead electrical scope execution across the project lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams, consultants, and suppliers to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

Manage electrical design phases (concept, basic, detailed) with design consultants and vendors; participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high-quality electrical engineering deliverables.

Oversee electrical equipment packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, control panels, and automation systems from vendor selection through FAT, installation, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders (production, maintenance, quality, R&D) for seamless handover of electrical systems and documentation.

Support startup activities including commissioning of electrical systems, validation protocols, and integration into SOP, PM, and QMS frameworks.

Ensure electrical documentation adheres to GDP standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).

Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and detailed implementation schedules for electrical scope.

Lead or mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical project execution and troubleshooting.

Generate and manage electrical engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, URS, and validation protocols.

Conduct regular project meetings to communicate electrical scope progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Supervise contractors and field installation teams to ensure electrical workmanship meets corporate standards and supports operational integrity through startup and commissioning.

Proven experience in electrical engineering within factory operations, maintenance, or capital projects.

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional coordination.

Proficiency in AutoCAD (electrical), electrical load analysis, and control system integration.

Familiarity with pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or healthcare manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of hygiene design, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation practices.

Understanding of project execution lifecycle and ability to drive results across diverse teams.

Ability to report weekly on electrical scope progress, risks, and milestones.

Experience in leading electrical design reviews including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, utility hookups, and validation documentation.

Capability to coordinate with vendors and consultants to optimize electrical system performance and reliability.

Experience managing unloading, installation, commissioning, and validation of electrical equipment.

Assistance in drafting SOPs, PM schedules, and QMS documentation for electrical assets.

The work environment involves engaging in greenfield and brownfield project sites. There is an emphasis on shaping the future through these projects, supported by an inclusive and collaborative culture where leadership actively seeks and acts on feedback.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilson, NC.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $144000.00/yr.

Full company benefits through sponsor company.

This is a fully onsite position in Wilson, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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