Remote Electrical Engineer

Your Job

As a Remote Electrical Engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader within Georgia-Pacific's Discrete Manufacturing Group, supporting the Building Products and Corrugated Divisions' Operations and capital projects.

With a focus on power systems and motor controls, this role oversees the full project lifecycle-from development to startup-directly impacting safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency at our facilities.

This position will be with our Georgia-Pacific Discrete Manufacturing Group (DMG) and will be located in (and cover) our Southeast Region.

What You Will Do


* Project Execution & Design Leadership: Lead electrical project development, design, procurement, construction, and startup phases, ensuring installations align with specifications, safety codes, and customer requirements.


* Compliance & Standards Management: Oversee installation, and construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory codes, while managing documentation and testing procedures.


* Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Develop and estimate engineering, equipment, material, labor, and construction costs to support project budgeting and approvals.


* Engineering Support & Collaboration: Use computer-assisted design software, such as AutoCAD and Easypower, to produce engineering deliverables for projects assigned; partner with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver optimized project solutions.


* Safety & Reliability Focus: Actively drive electrical initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency within project specifications.


* Multi-Project Management: Oversee multiple projects concurrently, managing deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards with approximately 30% travel required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Engineering Technology (BSEET) with six (6) years of electrical engineering experience, including two (2) years of supervised design and one (1) year independently designing grounding, lighting, power distribution, and motor control systems.



* Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Power Distribution up to 15kV and NEC requirements for industrial electrical installations.



* Electrical Equipment Knowledge: Ability to specify and procure MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, MCCs, and related equipment.



* AutoCAD Skills: Competency in creating Electrical Plans, Schematics, Interconnection Drawings, and Single-Line Diagrams.



* Bid Package Preparation: Experience assembling specifications, standards, and compliance documentation for competitive bidding.



* Industrial Field Readiness: Professional experience working in heavy industrial facilities.

Physically able to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing PPE in designated areas.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Professional Certifications: EIT or PE licensure...