Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
2-5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), especially for classified areas
Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation
Preferred: exposure to medium voltage systems
Preferred: experience in chemical or process manufacturing
Responsibilities
Supervise electrical scope during construction, commissioning, and project handover
Develop and review electrical designs compliant with NEC standards
Perform electrical calculations for system design and equipment selection
Generate and review loop drawings and instrument plans
Collaborate with engineering consultants on power distribution systems
Prepare design specifications for small to mid-size projects
Support maintenance with troubleshooting of electrical/instrumentation issues
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a chemical processing environment
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Involvement in capital projects with significant impact
Support for professional development through challenging projects
Full Job Description
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
