Freshpet
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! What You Will Do
The Senior Electrical Engineer role will be an integral member of the Ennis Freshpet Engineering team. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will have both capital project and plant support responsibilities. For capital projects, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will: participate in large capital projects in cooperation with design-build contractors to design implement large brownfield fresh pet food manufacturing facility expansions be responsible for the coordination and development of electrical designs, electrical specifications, construction management, and equipment commissioning For support of existing operating facilities within the plant, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will be responsible for: the evaluation of existing electrical systems and the management of proactive electrical maintenance programs performing engineering studies, including load studies, arc flash, and power management providing technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed. How You Will Make an Impact
Coordination and review of Design-Builder electrical drawings, specifications, and other technical documents. Provide guidance on the electrical scope of work and project electrical requirements Develop and evaluate designs, P&IDs, and drawings for technical content and correctness. Ensures that projects are completed safely, timely, cost-effectively, and of desired quality. Technical support, coordination of materials and resources required for the engineering work, ensuring engineering activities and installations are compliant with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company policies Ensure engineering standards for projects are designed to NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards (and other standards as required), and that construction conforms to the standards Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program Perform engineering studies including load flow, arc flash, surge suppression, relay coordination, ground grid design, transformer sizing, conductor, and cable sizing, etc. Control project budgets, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and regular reporting Create conceptual design documents, drawings, and scope of work parameters for project solutions Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program Coordinates consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as needed based on project requirements Provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed Identify, evaluate, and implement new equipment, technologies, and practices to improve manufacturing and infrastructure reliability, improve quality and sustainability, and reduce operationalcosts Coordinates with the internal EH&S resources to implement equipment, safety standards, and procedures. Supports equipment safety upgrades as needed in the plant network. Supports commitment-based safety. Promotes the use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and good daily safety practices and habits What You Will Bring
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a related Engineering area (Electrical, Electro – Mechanical or equivalent industry experience highly preferred) A minimum of 8 years of Project Engineering-related experience, with a minimum of 3 years within food and beverage manufacturing, preferred Large green/brown field plant design and construction project experience is a strong plus A good working knowledge of power distribution and motors, and machine electrical control Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & schematic diagrams. Ability to work off-hours and weekends/holidays as needed Computer skills: Auto CAD preferred Microsoft Project Proficiency preferred Microsoft Office Suite required What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and the company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Freshpet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
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At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! What You Will Do
The Senior Electrical Engineer role will be an integral member of the Ennis Freshpet Engineering team. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will have both capital project and plant support responsibilities. For capital projects, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will: participate in large capital projects in cooperation with design-build contractors to design implement large brownfield fresh pet food manufacturing facility expansions be responsible for the coordination and development of electrical designs, electrical specifications, construction management, and equipment commissioning For support of existing operating facilities within the plant, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will be responsible for: the evaluation of existing electrical systems and the management of proactive electrical maintenance programs performing engineering studies, including load studies, arc flash, and power management providing technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed. How You Will Make an Impact
Coordination and review of Design-Builder electrical drawings, specifications, and other technical documents. Provide guidance on the electrical scope of work and project electrical requirements Develop and evaluate designs, P&IDs, and drawings for technical content and correctness. Ensures that projects are completed safely, timely, cost-effectively, and of desired quality. Technical support, coordination of materials and resources required for the engineering work, ensuring engineering activities and installations are compliant with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company policies Ensure engineering standards for projects are designed to NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards (and other standards as required), and that construction conforms to the standards Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program Perform engineering studies including load flow, arc flash, surge suppression, relay coordination, ground grid design, transformer sizing, conductor, and cable sizing, etc. Control project budgets, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and regular reporting Create conceptual design documents, drawings, and scope of work parameters for project solutions Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program Coordinates consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as needed based on project requirements Provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed Identify, evaluate, and implement new equipment, technologies, and practices to improve manufacturing and infrastructure reliability, improve quality and sustainability, and reduce operationalcosts Coordinates with the internal EH&S resources to implement equipment, safety standards, and procedures. Supports equipment safety upgrades as needed in the plant network. Supports commitment-based safety. Promotes the use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and good daily safety practices and habits What You Will Bring
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a related Engineering area (Electrical, Electro – Mechanical or equivalent industry experience highly preferred) A minimum of 8 years of Project Engineering-related experience, with a minimum of 3 years within food and beverage manufacturing, preferred Large green/brown field plant design and construction project experience is a strong plus A good working knowledge of power distribution and motors, and machine electrical control Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & schematic diagrams. Ability to work off-hours and weekends/holidays as needed Computer skills: Auto CAD preferred Microsoft Project Proficiency preferred Microsoft Office Suite required What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and the company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Freshpet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
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