Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

The Position

Port Townsend Paper Company has an opening for an Electrical Engineer. This role reports directly to the Engineering Manager. The Electrical Engineer's responsibilities will include capital projects, providing electrical engineering support when needed for troubleshooting or optimizing various systems throughout the mill and supporting the engineering department policies and procedures, occasionally assigned non-electrical capital projects within their capabilities.

Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge and experience in industrial power distribution and process control systems design and troubleshooting, have experience in all aspects of project management, and be an effective communicator throughout all levels of the operation.

About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting project managers for multi-discipline capital projects and leading electrical capital projects. The Electrical Engineer should be able to safely execute capital projects on time and on budget.

• Project work includes gated project development, detailed design, and project execution phases.
• The Electrical Engineer will support scope, cost, & schedule development, develop project design criteria, codes and standards, review electrical designs, work closely with mill internal resources and contracted engineering disciplines, construction management of electrical project work and final commissioning/turnover to Operations.
• Analyze technical drawings, interpret specifications, and determine the electrical requirements of a given project.
• Participate in engineering, design, and construction reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineers, Maintenance department and Operations department to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Perform quality assurance inspections on electrical components supplied and installed for projects and maintenance department repairs/upgrades.

• Diagnose electrical and process control problems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Support the development of the engineering department policies and procedures pertaining to electrical design

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of industrial electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Understanding of industrial process control systems
• Understanding and experience with gated project management processes
• Thorough understanding of electrical codes; NEC/NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, etc.
• Thorough understanding of safety procedures typically found in an industrial environment (LOTO, Arc Flash, Hot Work, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems of varying equipment vintage and condition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and diagnostic skills.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial environment

• Pulp and Paper experience is preferred.
• Strong background in electrical power distribution, process control systems, and project management.
• Experience with CAD software and MS Office preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Passed FE exam required, Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent preferred.

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.

• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items over 20-25 pounds. Job function also requires working in a seated position and utilizing the computer keyboard for continuous periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sometimes need to work near live electrical equipment and rotating machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed loud noise, dust, and fumes.

Employment Terms

• Full-time, Exempt position
• Salary range: $155,000-$190,000.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid vacation or more depending on experience.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.