Senior Electrical Engineer

McCarl\'s Technical Services

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years in heavy industry design and construction.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred for advanced project responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of design codes and industry standards (ATEX, UL, IEEE, NEC, etc.).
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills across various company levels and with external stakeholders.
  • Ability to solve problems effectively in diverse and dynamic environments.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with basic skills in Word.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of essential electrical and control deliverables, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Review P&ID designs to ensure alignment with electrical and control disciplines.
  • Utilize knowledge of HMI, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and ladder logic for system design and troubleshooting.
  • Facilitate cross-discipline communication and coordination to ensure project success.
  • Provide mentorship, technical support, and oversight to junior engineering staff.
  • Conduct site visits for scope assessment and stakeholder meetings, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Estimate costs for proposals in electrical and instrumentation, including labor and material needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through team recruitment and onboarding.
  • Engagement in a variety of projects across multiple heavy industry sectors.
  • Exposure to advanced design principles and industry best practices.
  • Mentorship and support from senior team members and leadership.
  • Collaboration with diverse internal and external teams, enhancing network and experience.
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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