Electrical Engineer Job at LHH, Meridian, MS

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  • LHH
  • Meridian, MS

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Natchez, MS

Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

Benefits: Competitive package (starting after 90 days)

Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Must be open to early starts, extended hours, and on-call availability

Employment Type: Direct hire

Overview

A privately held industrial manufacturing plant is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support and optimize electrical systems within a process-intensive production environment. This is a field-facing, operations-driven role requiring direct involvement in troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of electrical and automation systems. The role is part of a collaborative maintenance and engineering team and is vital to plant reliability and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including transformers, MCCs, switchgear, and motor controls
  • Hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, DCS, VFDs , and industrial automation equipment
  • Perform arc flash analysis, power load calculations , and root cause analysis of electrical failures
  • Read and interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics , and technical documentation

Process & Operations Support

  • Support 24/7 production by ensuring electrical systems are optimized for reliability and safety
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production to reduce downtime and improve power system efficiency
  • Apply preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using CMMS tools

Project & Compliance Work

  • Assist with capital projects, electrical system upgrades, and plant expansions
  • Ensure all electrical work complies with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other safety standards
  • Maintain detailed documentation and support internal audits and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or process-manufacturing setting
  • Experience with power distribution systems , transformers, switchgear, MCCs
  • Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell PLCs/DCS
  • Proficiency in using a CMMS system for maintenance tracking
  • Willingness to work irregular hours , including on-call, weekends, or holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in pulp & paper, chemical processing, or other continuous operations plants
  • PE License, CMRP , or ISA CCST certification
  • Union experience

Cultural Fit & Expectations

This is not a desk job—this engineer will spend significant time in the field working closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership. Candidates must be technically sharp, dependable under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,

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