Electrical Engineer, SME

Role description

Annual Wage Range:

$154,912.00 - $213,004.00
Other Compensation:

Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description

Grace is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME to join our engineering team! This role reports to the Engineering Director and can be located at any W.R. Grace site. This role is a critical Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME position supporting capital projects and plant operations. The position ensures continuity of technical leadership, governance of electrical engineering deliverables, and support of reliability and maintenance programs across Grace sites.
Responsibilities

Review and approve electrical engineering documents across all project phases
Lead electrical scope definition, planning, and vendor selection
Serve as SME in design reviews, MOCs, PHA, and LOPA
Support commissioning and startup activities
Provide technical leadership to ensure continuity of ongoing projects
Support reliability and maintenance COE initiatives
Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards and policies
Immediate Impact Expectations (First 90 Days):

Assume ownership of active project scopes
Ensure continuity in design review and contractor oversight
Maintain SME support for plant reliability initiatives
Stabilize engineering standards and compliance execution

Must be able to travel up to 25%
Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience in capital project or operations or maintenance execusion
Knowledge of PSM and electrical standards
Ability to develop standards and processes
Preferred Qualifications

MS or PE license preferred
Experience with SAP and project management tools
Experience in chemical manufacturing industry
Strong leadership and communication skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Change management experience
To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
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Benefits

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
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