Facilities Electrical Engineer

Hampton, VAFull-time$90k–$100kPosted Jul 15, 2026

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer who has a demonstrated ability to achieve results, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support the plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

The Facilities Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader. This position provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative department’s achievement of the location’s business plan.

Responsibilities include:

Manage the electrical and controls scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
Coordinate all phases of assigned projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, related bid meetings, equipment and facilities engineering/design, manufacturing, and installation through final start-up, acceptance and project closure.
Assist production and maintenance with various types of equipment and process issues from an engineering perspective with key emphasis on maintaining and improving reliability and productivity of systems with specialized technical expertise in the application and use of automation technology for plant facilities and processes.
Provide higher-level support for all PLC, HMI, and Robotic systems and programming for all PLC/Scada/Database Systems.
Maintain accurate records for all automation programs and all changes to these systems.
Propose and execute improvements to existing automation systems and processes.
Focus on overall safety of facilities equipment and processes including responsibility and oversight of EHS policies.
Oversee contractor work and compliance with Howmet Aerospace, Federal/State, Environmental, Health and Safety policies.

Salary

Anticipated Pay Range: $90k - $100k per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined and based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with electrical systems such as power distribution, PLC's, HMI’s, and database systems
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Project Management.
Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control
Capable of programming Allen Bradley/ControlLogix/Modicon PLC systems
Experience programming Wonderware, SQL, touchscreen HMI/SCADA systems
Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent electrical safety codes
Ability to use ACAD/Inventor
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.