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Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical

City: Wilson

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

•Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

As a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading capital investment initiatives and master plan projects across factory operations. You’ll provide technical direction and subject matter expertise in electrical systems, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioning of power distribution, automation, and control systems. Your leadership will drive improvements in capacity, energy efficiency, and asset reliability while aligning with plant performance goals.

Your responsibilities

+ Lead electrical scope execution across project lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams, consultants, and suppliers to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

+ Manage electrical design phases (concept, basic, detailed) with design consultants and vendors; participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high-quality electrical engineering deliverables.

+ Oversee electrical equipment packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, control panels, and automation systems from vendor selection through FAT, installation, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders (production, maintenance, quality, R&D) for seamless handover of electrical systems and documentation.

+ Support startup activities including commissioning of electrical systems, validation protocols, and integration into SOP, PM, and QMS frameworks.

+ Ensure electrical documentation adheres to GDP standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).

+ Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and detailed implementation schedules for electrical scope.

+ Lead or mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical project execution and troubleshooting.

+ Generate and manage electrical engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, URS, and validation protocols.

+ Conduct regular project meetings to communicate electrical scope progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

+ Supervise contractors and field installation teams to ensure electrical workmanship meets corporate standards and supports operational integrity through startup and commissioning.

_This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time._

The experience we're looking for

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

+ 8+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years in capital project management.

+ Deep understanding of electrical theory, power systems, and automation technologies.

+ Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

+ Proven experience in electrical engineering within factory operations, maintenance, or capital projects.

+ Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to lead cross-functional coordination.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD (electrical), electrical load analysis, and control system integration.

+ Familiarity with pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or healthcare manufacturing environments.

+ Knowledge of hygiene design, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation practices.

+ Understanding of project execution lifecycle and ability to drive results across diverse teams.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - $164,000.00

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Raleigh

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Rocky Mount

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