Electrical Engineer

While reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering, you will provide Electrical Engineering support to approximately 70 plants throughout the Division. The successful candidate must work closely with the Plant Managers, Plant Maintenance Managers, and Capital Project Engineering teams to provide engineering solutions and support.

What you will be doing:

• You will work on large- and small-scale initiatives with minimal direct supervisor oversight.
• You will act as an Electrical Engineer supporting Capital projects through design and implementation.
• You must be willing to work the hours necessary to complete objectives which may include: weekends, extended hours, and travel away from home 20-30% of the time.
• We expect you to maintain advanced computer skills (word, spread sheets, CAD, project management software, etc.)
• We expect you to have a solid understanding of Arc Flash requirements for industrial applications.
• We expect you to have a solid knowledge of the NEC.
• We expect you to have experience working with industrial electrical distribution from 5kVAC to 120VAC, motor controls, plant lighting, and coordinated drive controls.
• We expect you to be able to assist mills in electrical troubleshooting when required.
• We expect you to have prior Project Management experience

We'd love to hear from you if:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering Certification in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of electrical power distribution experience including power system troubleshooting and design.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is $160,720.00- $180,810

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.