Capex Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 521779

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Company Benefits:

• Family Culture - We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Potential Relocation Packages

Summary:

The Capex Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical engineering scope of capital expenditure projects from concept through commissioning for medium-to-large infrastructure, process, and facility upgrades. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams including project management, operations, maintenance, procurement, and external engineering partners.

What you'll be contributing:

• Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines, including the CRH 16 Life Saving Rules, by developing designs that meet required safety standards and participating in relevant meetings. Oversee adherence to electrical project safety standards, codes, and regulations; conduct risk assessments and implement necessary hazard mitigation measures.
• Demonstrate expertise in the design, configuration, and installation of HV/MV power transformers, MV distribution transformers, MV switchgear, MV motors (synchronous, slip ring, and induction), MV cables, and MV power factor correction systems.
• Possess knowledge of the design, configuration, and installation of LV switchgear, LV cables, LV motors, and LV power factor correction systems.
• Maintain familiarity with North American and European electrical standards, including UL, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, MSHA, IEC, among others.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, technical specifications, bills of materials, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with procurement to manage the tender package lifecycle for engineering, equipment purchasing, and construction contracts, ensuring project deliverables and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Accountable for developing and revising main contract technical documents and ensuring project technical compliance with scope, CRH standards, and local codes. Work alongside site engineering personnel and verify contractor compliance with the Scope of Work.
• Design, review, and modify electrical solutions for diverse projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, safety regulations, and industry standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop viable electrical designs.
• Provide technical leadership in preparing detailed documentation such as schematics, one-line diagrams, MCC layouts, control panel designs, reports, and user manuals to support seamless project handovers and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into multidisciplinary projects.
• Offer technical support during project implementation and provide on-site expertise to address issues encountered during testing, commissioning, or operation.
• Support the execution team by responding to RFIs throughout construction.
• Apply knowledge of control strategy design and implementation tailored to plant manufacturing processes and company objectives.
• Demonstrate proficiency with distributed control systems (DCS), PLC-based control systems, analog and digital I/O systems, and related hardware.
• Exhibit experience in PLC and DCS programming.
• Employ best industry practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and updates for stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in electrical power distribution design, development, and implementation of projects.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard electrical design software and simulation tools (e.g. AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, circuits, power systems, and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges.
• Solid project management skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across departments and present technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 75%

• Compensation: $125,100 - $152,900
• Eligible for yearly bonus

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion