Plant Electrical Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Theodore, AL

About The Position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. Job Scope: Generally be responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Proven expertise with power distribution systems (480V–12.47kV), preventive maintenance, and power quality assessments.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).
Experience managing budgets, contractors, and engineering teams.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, power meters, and relay programming.
Leadership skills with the ability to influence, train, and inspire others.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Be the site’s electrical authority—plan and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and electrical outages (switchgear, breakers, substations).
Drive reliability engineering initiatives—analyze failures, implement corrective actions, and optimize system performance.
Lead capital projects—from concept to completion—balancing budgets, compliance, and innovation.
Supervise and mentor contractors and technicians, ensuring safety-first practices (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).
Champion SCADA & smart technology—supporting and upgrading our Energy Data Information System (EDIS) for better monitoring and efficiency.
Share your expertise by training plant teams on new electrical technologies and safety standards.
Keep us future-ready with strategic plans for system expansions, digital upgrades, and reliability improvements.