[Hiring] Electrical Engineer @Boise Cascade Company

Role Description

Manage all aspects of engineering projects from feasibility study through detail design, procurement, construction, start-up and post startup optimization. Responsible for developing, planning, and managing the scope, budget, schedule, and safe execution of successful projects associated with wood products manufacturing.

• Adjusts style and approach to establish productive relationships with a diverse group of customers, stakeholders, and cultures.
• Defines roles and responsibilities, directs, and leads project team members, contractors, and consultants.
• Acts independently on technical matters related to engineering.
• Provides technical and supervisory expertise for capital projects.
• 30% annual travel required to manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. is desirable.
• 480V power distribution design, secondary 480VAC transformer to motors.
• Established the motor list, PDC and related feeders (MCC feeders and utility panels), MCC motor/bucket arrangement, sized VFDs, brake resistors, and starters, MCC control components and E-net configuration, safety relay and LOTO architecture, field I/O configuration, grounding system design, and local disconnects.
• Directed designers/consultants to detail the drawings, including cable and conduit schedules, field configuration (conduit, tray, above ground, underground, and routing), as well as electrical room general arrangements.
• Autonomously established the concept/architecture best practices and the electrical “workmanship” trade and communicated/validated that to consultants so that these are captured on the drawings released for construction.
• Electrical system modelling using EasyPower to limit arc flash energy and to protect and coordinate 480 VAC electrical systems in a large industrial facility.
• Experience installing and commissioning related hardware.
• Large project installation experience (ideally in the > $4 mm range) including hardware and electrical contractor work.
• Ability to perform arc flash and coordination studies of electrical systems.
• Emphasis in managing full spectrum of project activities required.
• Requires advanced level of understanding in project management systems and techniques.
• Requires knowledge of applicable governmental regulations, industry standards and codes particularly NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E, and property loss recommendations (Factory Mutual).
• MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, EasyPower.
• Must be able to walk, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and deal with extreme temperatures.

Requirements

• Prefer a Professional Engineer License.
• Prefer 7-10 years progressive experience designing and managing multi-million-dollar industrial capital projects, particularly in wood products manufacturing.
• Prefer working knowledge of AB ControlLogix.

Compensation

$130,000 - $170,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance