Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

* EPC experience required
* Job Description

This role focuses on the electrical design and analysis of complex project scopes, including power generation systems, substations and power distribution systems, and lighting and grounding/lightning protection systems. You will perform estimating, conceptual and cost planning studies, layouts, system sizing calculations, specification development, and preparation of electrical one-line diagrams. You communicate technical solutions clearly to both engineers and non-engineers, mentor junior electrical engineers, and may serve as the Electrical Engineering Lead depending on project size and complexity.

You maintain a strong focus on the end product-whether engineering, fabrication, or construction-while ensuring effective communication across disciplines, proactive management of change, and responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.

Responsibilities

+ Design and analyze electrical systems for assigned project scopes, including power generation systems, substations, and power distribution systems.

+ Develop lighting, grounding, and lightning protection systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

+ Perform estimating, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, and system layouts for electrical portions of capital projects.

+ Execute system sizing calculations and develop electrical specifications and one-line diagrams.

+ Design electrical systems primarily using Revit, including lighting systems and related electrical components.

+ Perform vendor evaluations, including sizing and selection of equipment, and collaborate with procurement to support purchasing decisions.

+ Utilize electrical system modeling software such as SKM and/or ETAP to perform power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, and DC analysis.

+ Develop area classifications based on applicable codes and standards, including Class I and II gas and dust classified areas.

+ Provide technical guidance for the electrical portions of assigned projects to engineers and designers.

+ Review and provide oversight of calculations and design deliverables prepared by other engineers and designers.

+ Develop and monitor project scopes and schedules for the electrical discipline and assigned team members.

+ Identify and communicate changes in scope and schedule and assess their impact on project cost, schedule, and resources.

+ Coordinate electrical design efforts with other engineering disciplines and client personnel to ensure integrated project delivery.

+ Monitor and ensure that design work and documents are technically correct, consistent with applicable codes and standards, logically presented, and constructible.

+ Lead and supervise the completion of electrical engineering tasks, effectively managing discipline schedules and budgets.

+ Support the development of design bases for capital project cost estimates and contribute to effective project execution and adherence to project procedures.

+ Maintain clear and effective verbal and written communication throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Mentor junior electrical engineers and support their technical and professional development.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in electrical engineering and design, preferably within heavy industrial, power generation, or chemical manufacturing environments.

+ Strong knowledge of design practices for medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems, including lighting, grounding, lightning protection, power distribution, heat tracing, protective relaying, fire detection, and electrical area classification.

+ Hands-on experience applying industry codes and standards such as NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA.

+ Knowledge of electrical design practices for Class I and II areas classified for gas and dust.

+ Ability to work proficiently in Revit for electrical system and lighting design.

+ Ability to use AutoCAD and Bluebeam for electrical design documentation, review, and markups.

+ Proficiency with electrical system modeling software such as SKM and/or ETAP for power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load…