POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will research, develop, design, and test electrical systems for industrial manufacturing, energy, and renewable energy projects. This role serves as a technical resource for electrical engineering activities, provides quality control support for engineering deliverables, and leads electrical design efforts from concept through installation and startup.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Design electrical equipment, systems, and facilities for industrial applications, including power distribution, controls, motors, conveyance systems, and safety systems.
• Develop electrical engineering deliverables including:
• Power one-line diagrams
• Control schematics
• Control panel layouts and bills of material
• Interconnection diagrams
• Cable schedules
• Cable tray design criteria and drawings
• Prepare and review electrical designs in accordance with company standards, industry codes, and project requirements.
• Design electrical, gas, and fluid heat trace systems using isometric drawings and create associated bills of material.
• Develop industrial communication networks.
• Coordinate and lead the selection of equipment and specification for electrical systems and industrial facilities.

Project Execution & Leadership

• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, project management, fabrication, and construction teams to support project execution.
• Develop project estimates and support manpower planning for electrical scope execution.
• Serve as the primary electrical engineering resource during installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Perform functional testing and checkout procedures on completed electrical systems.
• Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, contractors, and fabrication personnel to support project quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Manage electrical contractors and fabrication resources to ensure project quality, safety, and schedule requirements are met.
• Travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-20% annually to support project installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to engineering processes, design standards, and project execution methods.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE/ ABILITY/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, or related industrial environments.
• Experience designing industrial power, controls, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, engineering design practices, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Experience supporting installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment with multidisciplinary project coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience specifying and selecting industrial electrical equipment, including:
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Large generators
  • Medium- and high-voltage transformers
  • Water treatment and utility systems
  • HVAC equipment
  • Auxiliary support equipment
  • PLC and Networking devices
• Experience interpreting and working with P&IDs.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.