Sr Electrical Project Engineer

As a divisional expert on low voltage electrical systems, the senior electrical project engineer will play a key role in partnering with manufacturing plants and other key business stakeholders in leading the specification, design, and commissioning of capital projects on time, on budget, and with zero injuries to OC employees or contractors.

Reports to: Global Capital Delivery Electrical and Controls Engineering Leader

Location: Granville, OH

• Hybrid work environment

Span of Control: Manufacturing plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico

• Expected travel for this position is 20-30%

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides electrical project management on capital projects to ensure successful design principles, on time and on budget project completion (70%)

• Accountable to lead the low voltage, 575VAC and below, electrical and controls engineering disciplines on major capital projects.
• Manage contract engineering resources to ensure design and commissioning work is being performed in a proper manner.
• Accountable for electrical scope and budget creation, electrical design package leadership, and the creation and execution of a project commissioning plan for major capital projects.
• Achieve zero injuries in capital projects by ensuring safety through design and the project commissioning process.
• Drive efficiency through project design by utilizing engineering design packages and automation.
• Manage capital projects from start to finish - provide electrical scopes and estimates through the FEED process to ensure the requested funding is consistent with all project requirements, execute for on-time, on-budget completion.
• Ensure timing from project inception through start-up and commissioning is met in all cases.
• Types of potential project assignments include greenfield, brownfield, asset rebuilds/retooling, or innovation/automation.

Provides leadership and project management on electrical technical improvements to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization. (20%)

• Adhere to SAFE and Critical 6 requirements when implementing new processes.
• Adhere to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead electrical aspects of multiple projects simultaneously by networking with engineering firms. Activity includes directing scope definition and cost estimates, defining control strategies, directing programming resources, and coordinating electrical resources for commissioning and startup.
• Monitor projects for compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Utilize effective project management techniques to lead projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered consistently with scope and expectations around operability and cost.
• Stays current on new and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and value in Owens Corning plant and equipment design.

Provides consultation services as a subject matter expert on key controls applications (10%)

• Assists plant personnel in troubleshooting various control systems.
• Ensures PLC/HMI controls appropriately configured and programmed to allow for efficient and consistent operation.
• Ensures electrical safety through LTT, control reliability, and guarding/interlocks is achieved. Use expertise to lead electrical safety in the division.
• Serves as an expert in the division's technical applications.
• Provides technical and process support for key business resources.
• Provides regular updates to Owens Corning electrical and controls divisional and enterprise-level specifications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering project execution
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience leading electrical capital project design and implementation for projects >$1MM in size.
• Knowledge and experience with major electrical/controls technology platforms - Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred.
• Strong understanding of OT Ethernet networking.
• Experience leading electrical portions of manufacturing capital projects.
• Experience interfacing with cross-functional disciplines and organizations on project delivery.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Background in continuous manufacturing.
• Greenfield or brownfield capital project experience.
• Experience integrating systems with Ignition.
• Experience providing leadership to experienced, technical resources.
• Exposure to low voltage switchgear and power distribution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• General understanding of all applicable electrical codes
• Knowledge and experience in writing project scopes and cost estimates, contractor bid packages, and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage projects through to completion.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills to quickly assess situations, develop appropriate solutions, and manage execution.
• Able to utilize data and data collection systems for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs.
• Ability to change directions to quickly adapt to company and department priorities.
• Strong planning, resourcing, and delegation skills.
• Able to achieve results fast individually and through teams.
• Strong knowledge of motor control, programmable controllers, software, instrumentation, feedback control systems, control system networks, and supervisory computer and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, control valves, and servo systems.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.