The Engineer shall have and demonstrate skills required to support the electrical power systems and motor controls associated with a paperboard manufacturing operation. The position is based in Hartsville, SC and provides support for a network of paper mills across the United States and Canada. The position is part of an engineering organization that provides capital project support along with some day to day troubleshooting. The position requires a candidate that has the ability to work in a team environment with engineering professionals representing mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines. What you’ll be doing: Design and development of new and upgrades to existing electric power systems up to 35KV. Design and development of new and upgrades to existing motor controls including variable frequency drives. Understanding of Power Systems Studies including Short Circuit, Coordination, Load Flow and Arc Flash. Experience with SKM Power Tools software is a plus. Understanding of National Electric Code NFPA 70. Autocad skills to allow the creation of power plans, single lines, control panel layouts, and electrical control diagrams utilizing existing drawings as templates. Ability to create installation documents for an installation contractor including a cable schedule, conduit layout, and connection drawings. Ability to provide commissioning services for new projects including pre-power checks, protection relay calibration, variable frequency drive programming, and start-up support. Works safely and promotes safety in all aspects of employment. Maintains a working knowledge of Sonoco’s products, processes, and machinery. Coordinates projects with other departments as required. Designs electrical systems for complex processes and equipment, and supports installation, commissioning, and startup of the equipment. Makes branch plant trips or vendor visits as required to accomplish project objectives. Makes cost and schedule estimates on new or reworked equipment for project proposals. Develops the project plan for the control aspects of a project. Is the project leader for the electrical aspect of projects related to project management (budget and schedule control, status reporting, customer interface, performance to design objectives, etc). Maintains a high skill level through independent reading, and technical courses. Creates documentation packages for installation contractor bidding/execution of control system projects. (Scope of Work, Conduit Layouts, Cable Schedules, and Connection Drawings). Provides commissioning/startup support for controls projects. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC). We’d love to hear from you if: BS in Electrical Engineering is required. This position is for engineers with 3-5 years experience We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy

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