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1872 Consulting · 7 hours ago

Industrial Electrical Engineer

1872 Consulting is a specialty paper manufacturing organization operating a continuous-process production environment with a strong focus on safety and operational reliability. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical system design, documentation ownership, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement across mill operations.

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Hiring Manager
Ash P.
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Responsibilities

Create, update, validate, and maintain electrical designs and drawings across the site:
Power distribution one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts
Control and instrumentation-related drawings as applicable
Drawing control process including redlines, revisions, and as-built documentation
Maintain and update the site-wide power distribution system model to reflect current field conditions
Support operations and maintenance with troubleshooting of electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues impacting production
Perform equipment failure analysis and root cause investigations; recommend and implement corrective actions
Review proposed equipment replacements and system upgrades, including capital projects:
Evaluate technical fit, safety implications, maintainability, and lifecycle considerations
Support vendor selection and technical review of quotes and proposals
Develop engineering scopes and cost estimates for electrical projects and improvements
Plan, coordinate, and manage key projects tied to shutdowns/outages:
Coordinate schedules with maintenance planning, reliability, and operations
Define contractor scopes, support jobsite readiness, and drive safe execution
Schedule and coordinate contractors for capital work and major maintenance activities
Collaborate with engineering peers, maintenance, and reliability to drive continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineeringPower distribution systemsTroubleshooting capabilityControl systems exposureCapital projects experienceCommunication skills

Required

Only U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders will be considered for this role
Electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably continuous process
Strong knowledge of plant power distribution systems and equipment (switchgear, MCCs, breakers, motors, drives)
Proven ability to own and maintain electrical documentation and drawings (one-lines, schematics, wiring)
Hands-on troubleshooting capability with a reliability mindset (failure analysis, RCA)
Working exposure to control systems and instrumentation environments (PLC/SCADA/DCS familiarity is a plus)
Experience with capital projects, cost estimating, and contractor coordination
Able to work effectively on-site and support outage/shutdown execution as needed
Strong communication skills with operations, maintenance, and leadership

Benefits

Relocation compensation provided

Company

1872 Consulting

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1872 Consulting is a recruitment and IT consulting company.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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