Staff Electrical Power Engineer

Staff Electrical Power Engineer

 

Arconic is currently in search of a Staff Electrical Power Engineer to join our team at our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) business unit in Davenport, IA.

Arconic  creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and stakeholder value. 

Since it opened in 1948, Arconic’s Davenport, Iowa aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with 25 percent of revenues coming from exports. Through continued modernization, including a $500 million investment over the past decade alone, Davenport has maintained its position as the world’s premier aerospace supply plant and is today the hub of Arconic’s $3 billion aerospace business.

The Staff Electrical Power Engineer is responsible for providing project leadership and management in the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and implementation of systems and equipment, primarily for energy efficiency and electrical distribution including: 

• Identifying and developing innovative solutions related to Energy Efficiency as driven by the DPW energy reduction metrics.
• Identifying and completing projects that improve reliability and reduce risk in the plant electrical distribution network.
   

Additional responsibilities (but not limited to) are the following:

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production
• Directs the activities of designers, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors during field construction, planned and unplanned site wide electrical power outages and resolves start-up and operating problems
• Assist with electrical power outage recovery as needed including advising/counseling on failure analysis; participate in and lead problem solving teams, identification of root cause and solutions and organize support from other resources
• Oversee arc flash, short circuit and grounding studies as required by DPW standards and address issues identified through capital or expense measures as necessary

Although this position is primarily a first shift position; due to the 24/7 manufacturing environment, working off-shift hours and/or weekends to support operations is expected, although not always required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience
• Basic understanding of medium voltage power distribution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years or more experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years or more experience and demonstrated proficiency in executing power distribution projects
• 2 years or more experience in interpreting power modeling software including arc flash and short circuit studies
• Technical expertise in switchgear, MCC's, transfer switches, switch yards, generator sets, UPS, transformers, power control systems, distribution systems and coordination of protective devices
• 3 years or more of experience in leading electrical projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.  We live our core values and commit to d