E&C Engineer

Job Description:

• The engineer will be responsible for electrical reliability initiatives, troubleshooting plant electrical systems, and managing electrical capital and maintenance projects.

• Upcoming work includes upgrades and replacement of switchgear, transformers, medium- and high-voltage equipment, and other electrical infrastructure.

• The engineers will develop, scope, budget, bid, execute, oversee, and close out projects while supporting plant reliability and operational improvements.

• The day begins with a 7:00 AM plant status meeting to review plant performance, issues, and daily priorities.

• Following the meeting, the engineer will manage active projects, support troubleshooting and reliability concerns, assist with equipment issues, coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel, and work with contractors and engineering resources as needed.

• The role is approximately 70% project management and 30% plant reliability engineering.

• The engineer will work closely with:

  • One Mechanical Engineer

  • Maintenance Manager

  • Operations Manager

  • Plant Manager

  • Plant Planner

  • Approximately 30 maintenance and operations employees

• The engineer will also interact with specialized construction groups, electrical subject matter experts, fleet engineering personnel, performance optimization teams, and external contractors.

• This is a plant-based role supporting power generation facilities, including three refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plants that burn garbage and one biomass plant that burns wood chips.

• Candidates must be comfortable working in industrial plant environments, including areas that may have odors associated with waste-to-energy operations.

• Responsibilities include supporting medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, equipment troubleshooting, and plant reliability initiatives while adhering to plant safety standards and procedures.

• Full-time, onsite position. Expected schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with attendance at the daily 7:00 AM plant meeting.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful electrical infrastructure upgrades in active generating facilities.

• Exposure to both legacy and modern electrical systems.

• Opportunity to oversee projects from concept through execution.

• Collaborative plant environment with direct visibility and impact.

• Opportunity to gain utility and power generation experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (preferred from an ABET-accredited program)

• Utility, power generation, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial experience

• Medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment experience

• Power systems knowledge

• Project management experience from project development through close-out

• Troubleshooting and reliability engineering experience

• Familiarity with plant electrical systems and equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Communication skills

• Ability to ask questions and learn quickly

• Financial literacy and budget awareness

• Adaptability

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Ability to work in a close-knit plant environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.

• ABET-accredited degree preferred, particularly for future conversion potential.

• At least 2-3 years of relevant industry experience, though strong entry-level candidates or recent graduates with the right attitude and aptitude may also be considered.

• FE certification

• PE certification

• DeltaV control system experience

• Emerson Ovation experience

• Distributed Control System (DCS) knowledge

• SAP experience

• Experience with asset management/work management systems

• Electromechanical or controls engineering backgrounds

• Plant modernization and equipment upgrade experience

• Utility, power generation, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments are preferred.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities