Senior Electrical Engineer

Amrize is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical engineering scope for a new facility through design, construction, commissioning, and startup. The role oversees electrical systems and contractors, coordinates with project partners and vendors, and supports operator training, maintenance handover, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and approve electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications for medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, control systems, and grounding

Direct and oversee electrical contractors on-site to ensure installation aligns with engineering designs, quality standards, project schedules, and safety protocols

Ensure full compliance with all local, national, and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70), building codes, OSHA standards, and plant safety requirements (e.g., NFPA 70E)

Manage electrical scopes using project tools including Procore for submittals, RFIs, design revisions, and field updates

Develop and execute field inspection protocols, testing programs, and commissioning procedures for main electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCCs, and backup power systems)

Serve as the primary electrical engineering liaison between internal capital project managers, external EPC partners, equipment vendors, and municipal inspectors

Design and layout plant electrical infrastructure, including utility interconnect coordination, medium-voltage substations, power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, grounding grids, and emergency generator/UPS backup systems

Design and develop plant process control scheme, including PLC/PAC architectures, SCADA/HMI integration, coordinated multi-drive web systems, tension controls, and industrial field networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)

Create and execute the plant commissioning plan, leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor facilities, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), cold I/O dry runs, and hot continuous operational trials

Train operators and supervision on the proper operation of equipment and processes

Develop maintenance documentation and train the newly hired maintenance team, including as-built drawing handovers, equipment maintenance manuals, critical spare parts lists, and preventative maintenance schedules

Support development and implement action plans for continuous improvements and cost savings

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas

Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors

Preferred

Engineering or a related technical field, preferred degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET-accredited University

familiarity with power modeling tools (ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, or EasyPower) is beneficial

Experience working with Procore or similar project management software

Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Familiarity with capital projects including engineering and construction is a plus

Power Modeling Tools

ETAP

SKM Power*Tools

EasyPower

Procore

Project Management Software

PMP Certification

Professional Engineer License

Construction

Benefits

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

Paid time off & paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

Educational Assistance Program

Company

North American building materials and envelope solutions

Chicago, Illinois, USA

https://www.amrize.com/

Founded in 2023

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

10 or more years of electrical and/or controls engineering or plant manufacturing experience in related construction or manufacturing industries (heavy industrial, continuous processing, or large-scale capital projects)

Demonstrated field experience managing electrical contractors from rough-in through energization, testing, and full plant startup

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis tools like Minitab

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical

Experience with industrial automation and control platforms (e.g., Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal)

Demonstrate outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage competing project priorities

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate across diversebteams and contractors

Must have deep familiarity with local, state, and national electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE) and building/construction codes

Thorough understanding of site safety regulations, arc flash hazard analysis, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols

Show high levels of commitment to detail

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials, especially plastic mixing, extrusion, and calendering for membranes

Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and managing budgets

Engineering or a related technical field, preferred degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET-accredited University

Familiarity with power modeling tools (ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, or EasyPower) is beneficial

Experience working with Procore or similar project management software

Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Familiarity with capital projects including engineering and construction is a plus

10 or more years of electrical and/or controls engineering or plant manufacturing experience in related construction or manufacturing industries (heavy industrial, continuous processing, or large-scale capital projects).

Required skills

Electrical and Controls Engineering, Industrial Power Systems, Plant Manufacturing, Electrical Construction and Commissioning, Electrical Codes NEC, Electrical Codes IEEE, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, AutoCAD Electrical, Minitab, Procore, Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal

Preferred skills

Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus, Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Experience

10+ years