Electrical Engineer

Description

The Electrical Engineer is needed to support our team at Liberty Paper. This position is a combination of capital project management and electrical/E&I support for day-to-day operations of the paper manufacturing process.This engineer will provide direct and indirect project management for capital projects including electrical scope, schedule, cost, resource management, quality, and risk management.

Thisfull-timeposition reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is located at Liberty Paper's manufacturing plant in Becker, MN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with project managers on planning, development, and execution of the electrical portions of capital projects.
• Develops budgets, estimates labor, material and construction costs for projects.
• Works with the principal electrical engineer on plant electrical design, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities ensuring compliance with mill specifications.
• Prepares specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Works with Maintenance E&I technicians on logic/controls work orders.
• Works with Process Control Engineer on loop creation and tuning.
• Update electrical drawings using AutoCad.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Collaborates with other engineers, vendors, customers, employees, and contractors to complete assigned tasks.
• Drive safety and compliance excellence through effective work execution, personally modeling safe behaviors.
• Longer hours or flex shifts may be required on facility's maintenance downs, approximately 3-5x per year.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or universityOR Associate/Technical Degree in a related field with 2+ years heavy industry experience
• 3+ Years of Previous Related Experience
• Project Management skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Paper mill or heavy manufacturing experience highly desired.
• AutoCAD and power modeling software proficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with very strong attention to detail/commitment to accuracy
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization; professionally represents self, and LPI to external contacts.
• Strong and comprehensive computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office suite.
• Collaborative team player who maintains a positive attitude

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $86,496 - $108,120per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.