Sr Electrical Engineer

AFRY • Birmingham, AL

13h

About The Position

AFRY is seeking a highly 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 supports business development, proposal preparation, and technical leadership on complex industrial projects. The engineer helps ensure projects for the Birmingham and Appleton offices are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Working closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Electrical Engineer contributes to project planning, design development, quality assurance, problem resolution, and client support. The role includes coordinating engineering activities, managing competing priorities, defining project requirements, developing practical solutions, and maintaining technical excellence and customer satisfaction. Travel to client sites may be required for project support, field investigations, meetings, and commissioning activities.

AFRY USA serves process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining, with services spanning the project lifecycle. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship. Applications must be submitted online with a CV and covering letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience; industrial and/or process industries experience is preferred.
• 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 for interacting with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to influence and earn peers’ respect through technical expertise, collaboration, and a team-oriented approach.
• Must have the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must submit a CV and covering letter through the online application process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing project scopes, estimating engineering effort, and supporting project budgets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure, is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Foster 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 the review and interpretation of customer technical specifications to ensure 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 meet 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 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 employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds

What This Job Offers

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