Sr Electrical Engineer

AFRY • Birmingham, AL

18d

About The Position

AFRY is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Discipline within its Process Industries Division. The role leads electrical engineering work from concept through execution and contributes technical leadership to complex projects supporting the Birmingham and Appleton offices. The engineer works with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

The position also provides project planning, design development, quality assurance, problem resolution, and client support. It involves supporting business development and proposal preparation, coordinating engineering activities, mentoring colleagues, and keeping current with relevant industry developments, codes, and practices. Travel to client sites may be required for project support, field investigations, meetings, and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, project execution, and construction support activities.
• Thorough understanding of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret data to make sound, fact-based decisions.
• Results-oriented approach and commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to influence and earn the respect of peers through technical expertise, collaboration, and a team-oriented approach.
• Right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Provide a CV and covering letter as part of the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial and/or process industries environments.
• Experience developing project scopes, estimating engineering effort, and supporting project budgets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize workload to achieve project objectives efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support business development by assisting with proposals, scope development, and engineering labor estimates.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering team members.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, applicable codes, and best practices relevant to the markets served.
• Design and develop electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components for industrial clients.
• Lead reviews and interpretation of customer technical specifications, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, high-quality, and aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to clarify requirements and finalize engineering specifications.
• Coordinate and prioritize electrical engineering activities to support project schedules and critical client deadlines.
• Work with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project execution and delivery.
• Travel to client sites as required for project support, field investigations, meetings, and commissioning activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
• Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Various forms of flexibility to help integrate personal life with professional commitments.
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior