Senior Electrical Engineer

McCarl's Technical Services

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in heavy industry design and construction.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred.
  • Working knowledge of industry standard design practices and phased engineering delivery.
  • Understanding of design codes and standards (e.g., ATEX, UL, IEEE, NEC).
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the company.
  • Ability to cultivate strong internal and external customer relationships.
  • Problem-solving skills for diverse and non-standard situations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of electrical and control deliverables such as diagrams and layout drawings.
  • Review and provide guidance on P&ID design concerning electrical elements.
  • Apply knowledge of HMI, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and ladder logic systems.
  • Facilitate cross-discipline communication and coordination on projects.
  • Ensure compliance with design principles and industry standards.
  • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineering staff.
  • Support technical coordination on-site for construction or operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex projects in diverse heavy industrial sectors.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities within a collaborative team environment.
  • Engagement in the recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing team dynamics.
  • Regular technical support roles on active construction sites for hands-on experience.
  • Access to industry-standard training and safety certifications like OSHA 30.
Full Job Description
General Purpose:
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical engineering and design of heavy industrial projects across the power, chemical, metals, and oil & gas sectors. The Senior Electrical Engineer ensures engineering deliverables are technically sound, consistent with established standards, and aligned with project schedule, cost, and MTS standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Sr. Electrical Engineers may individually contribute to a project or may be asked to lead a team of engineers and designers on a project basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage the creation of electrical and control deliverables (single line diagrams, lighting plans, panel layout drawings, I/O list, cause & effect matrix, etc.).
  • Review and advise on P&ID design as it relates to electrical and control discipline items.
  • Working knowledge of HMI, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and ladder logic in modern and legacy systems.
  • Effective cross-discipline and cross-department communication and coordination.
  • Advise on design principles and standards.
  • Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and peer review to engineering staff.
  • Provides technical support on construction or operating sites, as needed.
  • Work on multiple projects on a continuous basis.
  • Ability to safely visit sites to walk down scope and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide cost estimating support for electrical/instrumentation proposals (hours, quantities, etc.).
  • Participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and professional development of team personnel.
  • Monitor and report weekly on the status of current design projects.
  • Communicates technical information effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Effectively communicate and project the principles of the Talent Advantaged Roadmap.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in heavy industry design and construction.
  • Professional Engineer license is preferred.
  • Display a working knowledge of industry standard design practices and phased engineering delivery.
  • Understanding of design codes and standards (ATEX, UL, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc.) and industry best practices.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels in the company.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
  • Ability to attain and promote good customer relationships (both internal and external).
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word with intermediate skills in Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to safely visit sites to walk down scope and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Possess (or ability to obtain) OSHA 30.

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