Sr Electrical Engineer
Design Hire LLC•Concord, NC
•$80,000 - $140,000
About The Position
Design Hire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support power generation and substation projects from design through project execution. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong power systems background who enjoys solving complex electrical challenges while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams on critical infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or actively eligible and preparing to sit for the PE exam.
- Experience supporting power generation, substations, utility, or heavy industrial electrical projects.
- Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage power systems, substation equipment, power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying.
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, and NESC, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical designs, calculations, one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction documents for power generation and substation projects.
- Perform engineering studies related to power distribution, protection, grounding, and electrical system reliability.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Support equipment selection, technical evaluations, vendor coordination, and engineering reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and technical troubleshooting activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
