Electrical Engineer, SME

Annual Wage Range: $154,912.00 - $213,004.00 Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME to join our engineering team! This role reports to the Engineering Director and can be located at any W.R. Grace site. This role is a critical Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME position supporting capital projects and plant operations. The position ensures continuity of technical leadership, governance of electrical engineering deliverables, and support of reliability and maintenance programs across Grace sites.

Responsibilities

Review and approve electrical engineering documents across all project phases

Lead electrical scope definition, planning, and vendor selection

Serve as SME in design reviews, MOCs, PHA, and LOPA

Support commissioning and startup activities

Provide technical leadership to ensure continuity of ongoing projects

Support reliability and maintenance COE initiatives

Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards and policies

Immediate Impact Expectations (First 90 Days):

Assume ownership of active project scopes

Ensure continuity in design review and contractor oversight

Maintain SME support for plant reliability initiatives

Stabilize engineering standards and compliance execution

Must be able to travel up to 25%

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience in capital project or operations or maintenance execution

Knowledge of PSM and electrical standards

Ability to develop standards and processes

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PE license preferred

Experience with SAP and project management tools

Experience in chemical manufacturing industry

Strong leadership and communication skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Change management experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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