Sr. Staff Engineer - Electrical

Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA ● Virtual

Req #21086

Thursday, November 14, 2024

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

The Senior Staff Engineer will travel to various PCA locations to support projects across the organization, both in manufacturing plants and paper mills. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, 5+ years in industrial paper and/or corrugating, or design engineering environment. This is a hands-on position, working side-by-side with the leaders, craft, and personnel to drive the projects to completion. It’s an exciting opportunity for anyone that wants to make an impact on the organization, while working with the best team in the industry!

Relocation is NOT required.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

• 10+ years as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Manufacturing Engineer, or Electrical Field Tech Support

• Paper Mill or Box Plant Experience is a plus

• Converting Machine Installation Experience is a plus

• Required Experience:

• Project Management – Be Part of a Project Team

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Manage Budgets and Schedules

• MSProject Experience is a plus

• AutoCAD Experience is a plus

• Develop Scope of Work Documents for:

• New Installations, Greenfield and Brownfield

• Rebuild Projects Supporting all Aspects of Electrical Installation

• Lead Bid Walks and Reviews

• Manage Contractors

• Specification and Installation of Power Distribution Equipment – 480V Switchboards/Panels

• AC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up

• 480V Motor Control Center Specification and Installation

• Variable Frequency Drives: Siemens, Rockwell PowerFlex Drives

• General Knowledge of PLC’s and Controls Troubleshooting

• ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLC

• PLC Controls Design – Hardware and Software

• Operator Interface: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, PanelView

• General knowledge of IT Systems and Network Infrastructure

• Good Working Knowledge of the NEC and NPFA-70E

• Live anywhere in Continental US within a reasonable commute to a Commercial Airport

• Travel 70-80%

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  Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $120,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $165,000.00

• Travel Required Yes

• Travel % 80

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• Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

• Virtual