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Electrical Engineer

TAI

Newark, DEJob$135–190K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–190K/yr
Location
Newark, DE
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

TAI is hiring an Electrical Engineer. TAI seeks a Facilities Electrical Engineer to support and improve the plant’s electrical infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable operation through design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Key focus areas include Support design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems, Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, safety, and production teams to minimize downtime, and Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems and manufacturing equipment.

Important skills include Electrical Codes, Reading Electrical Drawings, Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Medium Voltage Power Distribution, Low Voltage Power Distribution, PLC, and Industrial Controls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical CodesReading Electrical DrawingsTroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationPriority ManagementMedium Voltage Power DistributionLow Voltage Power DistributionPLCIndustrial ControlsAutomation Systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringIndustrial Electrical Systems ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) CertificationEngineer in Training (EIT) CertificationFacility Infrastructure Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

About the Role:

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment as a Facilities Electrical Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in supporting the electrical infrastructure that keeps operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on position, you'll drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams on troubleshooting, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital projects. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant uptime, safety, and operational excellence.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

  • Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems.

  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, safety, and production teams to support plant operations and minimize downtime.

  • Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems, utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment.

  • Review electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications for facility upgrades and capital projects.

  • Coordinate electrical activities with contractors, vendors, utility providers, and other stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

  • Support facility renovations, expansions, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.

  • Assist with preventive maintenance programs and reliability improvement initiatives.

  • Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for electrical equipment and system failures.

  • Maintain electrical documentation, drawings, records, and asset information.

  • Support equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and validation activities.

  • Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.

  • Experience working with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting facility infrastructure, utility systems, or manufacturing operations.

  • Familiarity with medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.

  • Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors and service providers.

  • Exposure to PLCs, industrial controls, automation systems, or process equipment.

  • Professional Engineer (PE), EIT, or other relevant certifications.

  • Experience supporting capital projects, facility expansions, or major equipment installations.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay: $135,000-190,000 Annually (depending on experience)

  • Eligible for overtime pay

  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

  • PTO and Paid Holidays

  • Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!

  • 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

  • The ability to balance your work and family activities.

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

  • A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

  • Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/

TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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