Principal Electrical Project Engineer – Facilities

Location: US OH Akron ICA

Company

hirify.global is a global tire manufacturer with approximately 63,000 employees and 48 production facilities in 19 countries.

What you will do

• Lead electrical design and execution for capital projects and facility improvements.
• Provide technical expertise on power distribution systems, including substations, transformers, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop global electrical standards and support commissioning and project execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure reliability and operational performance.
• Support innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related STEM field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and NFPA, IEC, and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.
• Project leadership and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Work supporting electrical infrastructure across global facilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational reliability, sustainability, and energy efficiency initiatives.