Electrical Engineer

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.
Interested in joining us on our journey?
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and support plant electrical infrastructure, capital equipment, and facility-related projects across a large manufacturing campus. This role is responsible for managing electrical distribution systems, supporting equipment installations and retooling activities, coordinating contractors and vendors, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with maintenance, operations, AME teams, skilled trades, and external contractors to support business needs and maintain safe, reliable, and compliant plant electrical systems.PositionElectrical EngineerLocationUSA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
Key Responsibilities
Create, update, and maintain single-line drawings for plant-level electrical distribution systems.
Oversee power distribution and coordination across the site.
Evaluate and update breaker settings, coordination studies, short circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, and arc flash models to support ongoing manufacturing changes.
Coordinate specifications, vendor selection, purchase, and installation of high-voltage electrical distribution gear.
Provide technical expertise on electrical infrastructure constraints, utility bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
Equipment Installation and Retooling Support
Coordinate electrical disconnects, cleanup, and removal of existing equipment being dispositioned for retooling.
Work with equipment AMEs to define power requirements, feeder locations, and installation needs, and document accordingly.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
Design, Review, and Field Support
Perform detailed design for large projects, including:
Drawing mark-ups
Load calculations
Coordination studies
Short circuit calculations
Voltage drop calculations
Equipment specifications
Compliance with applicable codes and company standards
Conduct design reviews for large projects to ensure system compatibility, conformance, and constructability.
Provide field inspection and implementation support for:
Electrical systems
Security systems
Fire alarm systems
Data/telecom systems
Instrumentation and controls
Review electrical power, instrumentation, and control drawings.
Review and approve changes to electrical drawings and related documentation.
Review and approve change records that have electrical impacts to validated systems.
Safety, Compliance, and Contractor Coordination
Support and drive an efficient subcontracting process in collaboration with the maintenance group.
Oversee outsourced work to ensure contractor performance, quality, and compliance.
Drive a safe and environmentally compliant project environment, especially for high-risk work such as:
High-voltage work
Working at heights
Demolition
Abatement
Maintain compliance with training, safe work plans, Avetta utilization, and company safety processes.
Ensure all equipment and installations comply with applicable industry and governmental EHS standards.
Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize health and safety in all projects and process changes.
Operational and Team Support
Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams on electrical-related issues.
Support teams on plant projects and day-to-day business needs.
Identify, scope, and manage energy conservation projects.
Work effectively across cross-functional teams, including salaried employees, shop floor operators, skilled trades, suppliers, and contractors.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on technical/manufacturing experience.
7+ years of experience in procurement, testing, installation, and support of manufacturing equipment, infrastructure, and process improvement.
Experience managing capital equipment procurement projects, including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, and installation/qualification.
Previous experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, standards, codes, and construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret:
Single-line drawings
Ladder logic/control drawings