Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

Smurfit Westrock Company

$117K — $196K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of focused experience in electrical engineering or a related role
  • Expertise in process design and power distribution
  • Experience in capital project development and execution
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in plant electrical systems
  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance and obsolescence planning
  • Pulp and Paper industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple capital projects, focusing on electrical and instrumentation aspects
  • Develop projects within a structured environment, including Front End Loading
  • Support mechanical engineers with electrical and instrumentation project insights
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to outline necessary project materials
  • Aid general mill goals through technical support on special teams
  • Coordinate engineering activities with Maintenance and Operations
  • Assist in electrical equipment failure analysis and preservation efforts
  • Prepare and manage mill specifications and change proposals

Benefits

  • Corporate culture rooted in integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
  • Comprehensive training with ample development opportunities
  • Paid vacation days amounting to 15 days per year
  • Paid holidays totaling 11 days annually
  • Flexible health and retirement savings options, including HSAs and FSAs
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR62367

Posting Job Title
Electrical Engineer Capital Projects

Locations
NY Syracuse

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
08-Jul-2026

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

The Opportunity:

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects as the company continues it's investment in our core business to support the mills client groups.

Job Duties:

  • Manage multiple capital projects (primarily electrical, instrumentation and/or controls), including design, purchasing, contract and construction management, financial and documentation
  • Project development within a structured environment on such things as Front End Loading
  • Provide E&I project engineering support to the mechanical project engineers on their projects
  • Work with Purchasing Dept. to identify all project materials and equipment for project completion
  • Assist in the attainment of general mill goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with necessary technical support
  • Responsible for coordinating engineering and project activities while interacting with Maintenance and Operations
  • Supply technical assistance for electrical equipment failure analysis and preservation on existing mill equipment
  • Prepare, review and update mill specifications and review management of change proposals
  • Provide E&I expertise on maintenance work orders as needed


Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or related field and 5 years of experience in job offered or related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

  1. Process design, power distribution, PLC / DCS and variable speed drives.
  2. Capital project development, execution, and installation/commissioning.
  3. Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment and systems.
  4. Supporting plant maintenance team on preventive maintenance activities, including equipment obsolescence planning and spare parts procurement strategy.
  5. Pulp and Paper experience a plus.


What we offer:
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The salary range for this position is $117,750.00 - $196,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 07-Sep-2026.

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