Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Location: Cincinnati About the Role Emery Oleochemicals is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support capital projects, plant reliability, and electrical/instrumentation systems across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable electrical infrastructure in a chemical processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate electrical scope during construction, commissioning, and project handover Develop and review electrical designs (single-line diagrams, grounding plans, motor control schematics) in compliance with NEC Perform electrical calculations to support system design and equipment selection Generate and review loop drawings, instrument plans, and specification sheets Partner with engineering consultants on power distribution systems for capital projects Prepare design specifications and scopes for small to mid-size projects Support Maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical/instrumentation issues Participate in FAT, commissioning, and start-up activities Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs Recommend and ensure proper installation of electrical equipment Maintain and improve site electrical standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) 2-5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) , including classified areas Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation Exposure to medium voltage systems preferred Experience in chemical or process manufacturing preferred Preferred Skills Experience with PLC/DCS systems Understanding of process safety (PSM) and MOC Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills