Project Engineer - Electrical

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Wauna Mill in Clatskanie, OR is seeking an innovative and forward thinking individual to join our team as an Electrical Project Engineer.

The Electrical Project Engineer plays a crucial role in design validation, project management, and commissioning of new capital and maintenance projects in collaboration with the mill's process controls and electrical maintenance teams with emphasis on control systems (DCS, PLC), power distribution, and drive systems (VFD).

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Wauna Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

With more than 700 employees, Wauna strives to lead the tissue, towel and napkin business.

Our team recently invested more than $150 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.

What You Will Do


* Lead and manage electrical projects whose value ranges upwards of $10 million, and play a critical role in on project teams on projects valued greater than $100 million


* Develop and validate electrical designs and specifications for systems, using engineering principles to ensure compliance and optimal performance.


* Oversee installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.


* Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, providing solutions to enhance system reliability and efficiency.


* Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and production staff for seamless integration of systems and processes.


* Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost savings to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability.


* Prepare detailed technical reports and project documentation, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.


* Provide engineering support for capital and expense projects, including troubleshooting, problem solving, and cost estimating.


* Support operational areas with a focus on improving short and long-term reliability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for asset and site reliability.


* Utilize economic thinking to evaluate project alternatives, and strategically guide the team through the design, procurement, and implementation phases

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction or military environment.


* Project management experience.


* Experience with control systems (DCS, PLC etc.) for managing automation and controls process.


* Experience with motor controls systems for regulating equipment speed and efficiency (VFD, PWM controllers, etc)


* Experience with power distribution.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Pulp & Paper experience.


* Experience with design and drafting software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN etc.)


* Experience with valves and instrumentation specifica...