Alcoa Inc

Power Engineer

Alcoa Inc • $80K — $95K *
Newburgh, IN 47630In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology from an accredited program.
  • Experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including high-to-low voltage delivery.
  • Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, and motor-control systems.
  • Ability to lead or take ownership of electrical engineering projects.
  • Practical understanding of safety protocols, risk assessments, and electrical codes.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the generation, transmission, and distribution of power with a focus on safety and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using structured analysis and root cause methods.
  • Lead electrical projects from concept to execution, including design and commissioning.
  • Enhance electrical system reliability through preventive programs and engineering practices.
  • Provide technical support for various electrical systems and equipment.
  • Mentor technical staff while promoting electrical safety and compliance.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and recognition programs.
  • Flexible spending accounts with generous employer contributions to HSA.
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and additional contributions with no vesting period.
  • Ten holidays plus one flexible holiday of your choice.
  • Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Power Engineer at Warrick Operations, you will provide electrical engineering expertise that supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation and distribution for manufacturing operations. Working primarily on-site, you will be a broad technical resource for maintenance, production, engineering partners, and contracted services across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications. You will balance urgent plant support with long-term reliability improvements and will be expected to take initiative, communicate clear technical recommendations, and follow work through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support power generation, transmission, and distribution systems across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications, with a consistent focus on safety, reliability, and operational performance.


  • Troubleshoot electrical issues with maintenance and production teams, using structured analysis and root cause methods to implement practical, sustainable solutions.


  • Lead electrical projects from concept and design through equipment specification, contractor coordination, commissioning, documentation, and closure.


  • Improve electrical system reliability through preventive programs, equipment and process improvements, and sound engineering practices.


  • Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, motor controls, protective and solid-state relays, load-distribution equipment, and switchyard systems.


  • Mentor technical staff and collaborate across maintenance, production, engineering, and contracted services while reinforcing electrical safety and environmental compliance.


What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.


  • Experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including exposure to high-to-low voltage delivery. For early-career candidates, relevant co-op, internship, military, academic, or project experience may be considered.


  • Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, and motor-control systems, with the ability to explain your direct contribution to troubleshooting, design, specification, programming, or commissioning work.


  • Ability to lead or meaningfully own electrical engineering projects through completion. Substantial capstone or co-op project ownership may be considered for early-career candidates.


  • Safety-first judgment and practical awareness of electrical hazards, risk assessment, isolation and lockout practices, arc-flash controls, PPE, and applicable codes or standards.


  • Strong analytical problem solving, self-direction, clear communication, collaboration, and accountability, including the ability to translate technical recommendations for partners with different levels of electrical knowledge.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Five or more years of experience in power generation, utilities, heavy manufacturing, metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, mining, or a comparable industrial electrical environment.


  • Experience with reliability methods, root cause analysis, industrial maintenance, and capital project leadership.


  • Experience with switchyards, substations, protective relays, power-system studies, or complex industrial power distribution.


  • Familiarity with engineering software tools and Microsoft Office applications.


Working Conditions

  • Primarily on-site at Warrick Power Plant / Warrick Operations, generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours.


  • Industrial power-generation environment that includes high-voltage equipment, rotating machinery, required PPE, and strict safety protocols.


  • Occasional calls or off-hours support may be required during outages or emergencies.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs


  • Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA


  • 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan


  • Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.


  • Alcoa has been chosen as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek


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About the Location

Alcoa "Warrick" based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We've grown and we've matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

About Alcoa Inc

Alcoa Warrick is one of the producers of aluminum sheet for the food and beverage industry.

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Learn more about Alcoa Inc
Size
12,200 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$170 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$9.2 billion
NASDAQ
AA
* Ladders Estimates

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