Electrical Engineer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Chemours Newark Area Technology Team!  This position will report directly to the Newark Area Technology Director at our Newark, DE, location.

The Chemours Newark Area Technology organization is seeking to engage an Electrical Engineer to support collaborative R&D projects, Pilot Operations, and Facility Management activities at three Chemours sites in the greater Newark, DE, area.   

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a variety of science and engineering efforts on behalf of multiple business units.  There will be an expectation to have – or enthusiastically and rapidly develop – expertise in low/medium voltage electrical design and distribution, arc flash safety modeling, and all local/state/national electrical and electrical safety standards.  This Electrical Engineer will also be key contributor in all phases of capital project execution.

Chemours operates three Newark Area sites that will be supported by this Electrical Engineer.  The Chemours Discovery Hub is located on the University of Delaware STAR Campus in Newark, DE.  This state-of-the-art facility was completed in 2019 and fully opened for science in 2020.  The 340 scientists, engineers, and technicians at the site work in 130 laboratories, an electrical cable prototyping line, and 15 chemical process enclosures/barricades that provide 320,000 square feet of space for research and development, technical service, and manufacturing support of Chemours businesses.  Our Experimental Station Laboratories in Wilmington, DE, consist of 16 chemical process enclosures/barricades that are Pilot Operations for the Thermal and Specialized Solutions and Advanced Performance Materials business units.  Lastly, the Tenzing Pilot Operation is located in Elkton, MD, and supports the Advanced Performance Materials business.  Chemours is a chemistry-driven company that provides essential materials that help the world solve the most challenging problems.  Our materials technologies are based on 200 years of technical and market leadership in the chemical industry, and we continue to innovate and improve our technologies to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the site electrical resource and subject matter expert on electrical design/distribution and electrical safety

• Contribute to Newark Area electrical safety procedures and policies as a subject matter expert

• Lead Electrical Process Hazards Analyses, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations

• Lead area initiatives to improve maintenance and reliability of electrical systems

• Manage compliance obligations for NRTL, OSHA, NEC, and State of Delaware regulations

• Design and oversee modification of existing electrical infrastructure to support site operations

• Design and oversee capital electrical infrastructure improvements at the sites

• Supervise and verify third-party electrical designs for the sites

• Drive Newark Area electrical capacity improvement strategy through interactions with local officials, authorities having jurisdiction, and utility suppliers

• Plan and coordinate sitewide electrical maintenance shutdown operations

• Perform design and load calculations for equipment additions at the sites

• Develop plans for site expansions and utility upgrades, including resource allocations

• Develop maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for site electrical equipment and systems

• Coordinate site electrical utilization with high-load R&D projects at the sites

• Identify – and provide solutions for – electrical utility constraints at the sites

• Coordinate site electrical activities with the Facility Operations engineering teams

• Lead and support electrical aspects of Facilities Operations, including the physical plant equipment at the sites

The following are required for this role:

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum 3+ years experience supporting industrial operations as an Electrical Engineer

• Practical experience with low/medium electrical distribution designs and equipment

• Practical experience in Electrical Safety and Arc Flash modeling

• Strong and demonstrated leadership in Safe Operations

• Demonstrated proficiency in interpretation and implementation of local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish complex tasks independently with minimal guidance/supervision

• Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work with and support a diverse science and engineering community

The following are preferred for this role:

• PE Electrical Engineering license in Delaware

• 5 years experience supporting industrial operations as an Electrical Engineer

• Practical experience with SKM modeling for Arc Flash studies

• Practical experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools

• Practical experience with 120/240/208/480 VAC electrical distribution

• Practical experience with 34.5k VAC electrical feeder and substation design and distribution

• Certification to provide evaluations and approvals for UL/NRTL compliance

• Professional contributions to national electrical organizations (ie, NEC, NFPA, IEEE)

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$110,544.00 - $172,725.00

Chemours Level:

26

Annual Bonus Target:

11%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."