Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

About the Opportunity

A multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm that delivers innovative engineering, design, project management, and technical consulting services to clients across the energy, utilities, industrial, water/wastewater, pipeline, terminal, refining, and renewable energy sectors. The organization is known for providing practical, client-focused solutions that help critical infrastructure owners improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and long-term asset performance. With a collaborative, employee-centered culture, the firm combines the technical capabilities of a larger consultancy with the flexibility and responsiveness of a growing engineering organization.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical power distribution and control systems design for a variety of industrial and infrastructure projects. This position plays a key role in delivering engineering solutions for clients in the oil and gas, refining, pipeline and terminal, water/wastewater, utility, and energy transition markets. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for electrical system studies, engineering calculations, equipment selection, design documentation, and client engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

This individual will work closely with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers and designers and contributing to a collaborative consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the design and execution of electrical and control systems for multidisciplinary engineering projects.

+ Develop and perform power system studies and calculations, including:

+ Short-circuit analysis

+ Load flow studies

+ Motor starting analysis

+ Protective relay coordination

+ Arc flash studies

+ Direct, review, and approve construction drawing packages for:

+ Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems

+ Grounding systems

+ Lighting systems

+ Instrumentation and control systems

+ Prepare and review electrical design documents, including single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.

+ Select and specify electrical equipment including switch gear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control panels.

+ Perform system modeling and analysis using ETAP, SKM, or similar power system software.

+ Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control activities.

+ Manage and support smaller engineering studies and projects ranging from approximately $10,000 to $50,000.

+ Review vendor proposals, technical submittals, calculations, and equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements.

+ Serve as a primary client contact for electrical engineering scope, maintaining strong relationships and providing technical leadership throughout project execution.

+ Interface with regulatory agencies, contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.

+ Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing activities for new and modified electrical systems.

+ Conduct site visits, field investigations, inspections, and data collection at industrial and utility facilities.

+ Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices, including NEC requirements.

+ Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.

+ Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions across multiple market sectors.

Qualifications

Required

+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ Minimum 6 years of experience designing medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, with an ideal experience range of 7-15 years.

+ Strong understanding of industrial and utility electrical system design principles.

+ Experience performing electrical power system studies and calculations.

+ Proficiency in electrical design and analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, or similar tools.

+ Knowledge of:

+ NEC requirements

+ Grounding systems

+ Lighting systems

+ Instrumentation and controls

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