• Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects

    Sylvamo (Ticonderoga, NY)


    At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

     

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    Electrical Engineer –** **_Capital Projects_

     

    Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga paper mill is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Capital Projects team. Reporting to the Capital Engineering Manager, this role will lead and support capital projects across the mill while driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong project management and technical expertise to coordinate efforts across operations, maintenance, engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects across engineering disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical systems.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • **Project Management:** Oversee capital projects from **concept to completion** **, ensuring** **safety, budget control, scheduling, and technical performance** **.**

    • **Capital Investment Proposals:** Develop and present business cases following **Sylvamo’s project delivery process** **.**

    • **Design & Engineering:** Manage detailed design and construction, including **PFDs, P&IDs, loop sheets, E/I diagrams, and control systems** **.**

    • **Regulatory Compliance:** Ensure **OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70, NEC** **,** and other safety standards are met in equipment and instrumentation design.

    • **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Work closely with **operations and maintenance teams** to develop project scopes and execution plans.

    • **Contractor Oversight:** Manage **contractor safety, quality, schedule, and cost** for assigned projects.

    • **Startup & Troubleshooting:** Lead **checkout, commissioning, and startup activities** **,** providing technical support to mill operations and maintenance.

    • **Change Management:** Proactively **identify risks, manage scope changes, and develop contingency plans** **.**

    • **Status Reporting:** Provide **regular project updates** to the mill leadership team.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    •** **Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

    •** **5+ years of electrical experience** **supporting a** **manufacturing or industrial** **environment

    •** **Strong communication skills** **(verbal & written) to effectively collaborate across teams

    •** **Experience with** **SAP** **and** **Microsoft Office Suite

    •** **Proficiency in** **project management techniques** **, including** **estimating, budgeting, and forecasting

    •** **Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) experience** **is a plus

    Key Competencies:

    • **Project Management & Execution** – Ability to manage **multiple projects** effectively

    • **Technical Expertise** – Strong knowledge of **power distribution, controls, and instrumentation**

    • **Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving** – Ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions

    • **Communication & Leadership** – Ability to engage **cross-functional teams and stakeholders**

    • **Results-Driven** – Focused on **meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes**

    Compensation:

    Pay is commensurate with experience and education.

     

    If you are a **results-driven Electrical Engineer** looking to take on **high-impact projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment** , we encourage you to apply!

     

    Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

     

    The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

     

    Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Job Details

    Job Family** **Manufacturing

     

    Job Function** **Engineering

     

    Pay Type** **Salary

     

    Hiring Min Rate** **94,900 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate** **128,300 USD