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Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals products are the only ROC sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com. OVERVIEW The Electrical Engineer researches, designs, develops, tests, and supports the implementation of electrical equipment, components, and systems used in commercial and/or industrial operations. This role applies electrical engineering principles to deliver safe, reliable, code-compliant solutions; supports project execution from concept through commissioning; and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to improve performance, uptime, and efficiency. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, and systems to meet operational, safety, and reliability requirements.
- Develop engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, equipment specifications, and installation standards.
- Direct or coordinate construction/installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, applicable codes/standards, and customer requirements.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, arc flash inputs, grounding, conductor sizing, protective device coordination) to support design and safe operation.
- Use computer-assisted engineering/design tools (e.g., CAD/CAE) to complete design work, maintain drawings, and manage revisions.
- Support project planning and execution by developing scopes of work, estimates, schedules, and technical bid evaluations; track progress to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues through field investigations, data analysis, and root-cause problem solving; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors to evaluate existing systems, propose upgrades, and improve operating efficiency.
- Inspect completed installations and observe equipment operation/commissioning to verify conformance to design intent and operational/safety standards.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and lessons learned for engineering studies and completed projects.
- Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives including reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction.
- Promote a strong safety culture by following established safety practices and participating in hazard reviews and risk assessments.
WORK EXPERIENCES
- Required: 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial, utilities, manufacturing, process, or EPC environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards applicable to the role (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70; NFPA 70E; IEEE and ANSI standards as applicable).
- Experience creating and maintaining electrical drawings and documentation (one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams).
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and coordinate with operations/maintenance to implement safe, effective solutions.
- Experience working with vendors/contractors, technical procurement, and field execution/commissioning support.
- Preferred: Experience with medium-voltage distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, PLC/controls integration, instrumentation, and reliability programs.
- Preferred: Experience with power system analysis and/or arc flash studies using industry tools.
- Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Preferred: Experience in designing EV charging systems, including AC and DC fastcharging infrastructure.
- Knowledge of power distribution, grounding, protection coordination, and equipment selection for EV charging stations
- Familiarity with integrating EV charging loads into existing electrical systems and renewable microgrids
- Preferred: Experience in Designing, testing, and supervising solar PV system components, including inverters, protection devices, and power distribution equipment, experience with energy storage systems
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Preferred: Coursework or certifications related to power systems, controls/automation, and/or safety (e.g., NFPA 70E).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Individual contributor. May provide technical direction to designers, technicians, and contractors and may serve as a project lead; does not typically have direct people-management responsibility. ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
- Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
- Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
- Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
- Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrous and vulnerable.
- Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
- Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
- Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of electrical systems design, testing, installation, and maintenance practices for low- and/or medium-voltage applications.
- Knowledge of safety practices for working around electrical hazards and ability to apply safe work practices in the field.
- Skill in interpreting and producing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design and engineering tools and common engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD or equivalent; Phytom; MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent), as applicable to the role.
- Ability to analyze data, evaluate system performance, and recommend changes to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work activities and manage competing priorities in a project environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, including configuration/document control.
LOCATION OF ROLE
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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