Electrical Systems Engineer

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.

As an Electrical Engineer you will support the electrical systems of a rare earth magnet manufacturing facility during construction ramp-up and ongoing operations. This role is responsible for verifying that electrical installations conform to engineering drawings and equipment power requirements, supporting equipment energization and site acceptance testing, and serving as a technical liaison between the site electrical engineer, factory engineering manager, and electrical contractors during construction. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on-site during active construction, can read and interpret one-line diagrams and electrical drawings, and has practical experience with low-voltage (480V and less) industrial power distribution equipment.

This role is expected to be in the Benson, NC facility as construction and operations progress.

Responsibilities

• Verify electrical installations (unit substations, bus duct, panelboards, switchboards, grounding systems, transformers, fused disconnects) against engineering drawings and equipment power requirements prior to energization.
• Support and coordinate site acceptance testing (SAT) for electrical equipment, including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and power metering systems.
• Participate in facility ramp-up activities, tracking installation progress across 40+ unit substations and associated distribution equipment.
• Identify and document construction issues, electrical contractor deficiencies, and design constructability problems; communicate findings and proposed resolutions to the site electrical engineer and factory engineering manager.
• Review contractor redlines and as-built documentation for accuracy against design intent.
• Support commissioning of electrical systems in accordance with NEC and facility design standards.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors on installation sequencing, punch-list resolution, and equipment turnover for energization.
• Ensure work performed on-site complies with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and facility lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of power distribution issues during startup and early operations.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, inspections, and equipment status throughout the ramp-up phase.