Sr Electrical Engineer

Design Hire • Charlotte, NC

5h

About The Position

Design Hire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support power generation projects involving electrical system design, analysis, and project execution. This role is ideal for an engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience who has a strong foundation in power generation and is looking to take on greater technical responsibility while working with a collaborative engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4 to 6 years of electrical engineering experience supporting power generation, utility, or heavy industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, or related power equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical system studies, protection, grounding, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with electrical analysis and design software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for power generation, utility, or industrial facility projects.
• Prepare electrical calculations, one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment layouts, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and project teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Support equipment selection, technical evaluations, vendor coordination, and construction documentation.
• Provide engineering support during project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.

What This Job Offers

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