Electrical Project Engineer

Your Job

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join the team at our Savannah facility in Rincon, GA.

This role is responsible for providing advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes to mill operations, production, and quality capabilities.

This is accomplished by developing scopes, estimating costs, designing, managing construction, and recommending new equipment purchasing and installing or modifying existing equipment.

Our Team

The Savannah River Mill has been in operation since 1986 and is one of the largest tissue mills in the world.

This facility produces both Retail and Away-From-Home Bath Tissue, Towels and Napkins with virgin and recycled fiber.

It is located on the Savannah River approximately 25 miles from the coast.

Georgia-Pacific employees have the opportunity to influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Principle-Based Management.

This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company.

This position would work with a team of 10 engineers ranging in experience level in both the mechanical and electrical background.

The team collaborates to support capital projects.

Come join our team!

What You Will Do



* Lead the execution of capital projects from conceptualization through operational performance testing


* Lead project teams in the development and implementation of projects using Georgia-Pacific work process and front-end loading


* Responsible for the implementation of strategic capital initiatives


* Support the value drivers for the mill and the business by safely and responsibly delivering project goals including product quality, production, schedule, and cost


* Use the project management tools and techniques to complete all phases of the capital project including design, procurement, construction, system start-up, and record retention


* Utilize economic thinking to lead the project team in evaluation of project alternatives, equipment, vendors, and contractors


* Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and process control teams

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Technical College Diploma or higher in engineering, electrical or process controls OR in lieu of a degree, 5 or more years of project engineering or management experience supporting E&I or PLC controls related projects


* Experience with technical electrical specifications and drawings


* Experience in three phase and single phase power distribution distributive control systems


* AutoCAD drafting experience

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical or Process Control Engineering


* Work experience as an electrical designer or project manager responsible for electrical projects up to $25mm


* Electrical work experience in the paper industry


* Electrical experience in automat...