Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Lead
Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to take a leadership role in managing electrical project activities for industrial process environments. This position involves overseeing design efforts, coordinating project deliverables, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout all stages of project execution. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth in power and control system design with proven project management capability and strong field experience.
Guide and support the electrical design team in developing project deliverables from initial concept through construction.
Produce and review detailed drawings, layouts, and specifications for Power Distribution, PLC/DCS Systems, Lighting, and Grounding.
Manage technical and administrative aspects of projects, including budgets, timelines, and scope control.
Prepare key engineering documentation such as:
Motor Load Lists and I/O Lists
Electrical load calculations (service entrance, voltage drop, conduit fill)
Conceptual design packages and technical specifications
Construction work scopes, bid packages, and technical exhibits
Participate in the preparation of cost estimates, engineering proposals, and change order requests.
Provide input and updates to project schedules and progress reports.
Serve as a technical liaison between clients, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.
Attend and document meetings with stakeholders; prepare and distribute meeting summaries.
Perform field verification and as-built data collection, including power source identification.
Provide construction support and field oversight as needed during installation phases.
Ensure all work aligns with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant standards.
Required:
BSEE with a minimum of 10 years of design experience in industrial or process-related facilities.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and integrate them into electrical design documentation.
Practical experience with hazardous area installations and associated protection methods.
Familiarity with instrumentation, control systems, and industrial electrical equipment.
Proven background in field data collection and site verification work.
Strong command of NEC requirements and general industry codes.
Preferred:
Active or eligible Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
Background in pharmaceutical or specialty chemical environments.
This role offers the chance to lead technically challenging projects, combining design leadership with hands-on field and coordination work. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple technical priorities in fast-paced industrial settings.
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