Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects

Location: Sylvamo – Ticonderoga, NY

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, includingPFDs, 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 experiencesupporting 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!