Electrical Engineer

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead capital engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will oversee feasibility studies through startup, ensuring budgets, schedules, and safety meet program goals.

You will design 480V power distribution, manage MCCs and VFDs, and direct engineering firms to deliver drawings, schedules, and layouts while ensuring NFPA codes and industry standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience designing 480V power distribution from transformer through motor connections.
• Experience with MCCs: disconnects, motor starters, VFDs, control components, Ethernet communications architecture.
• Experience managing the electrical design and installation of large industrial capital projects, ideally exceeding $4 million in value.
• Able to develop motor lists, PDC designs, feeders, MCC configurations and bucket arrangements, VFD sizing, and equipment layouts.
• Experience directing engineering firms, designers, and consultants in creating electrical drawings, cable schedules, conduit schedules, and equipment room layouts.
• Ability to establish electrical design standards, architecture, and best practices; perform arc flash and electrical coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from concept through completion across multiple facilities.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Lead safe and successful delivery of capital projects in manufacturing environments.
• Provide technical oversight for all project phases.
• Coordinate and direct project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Establish productive working relationships across diverse teams and organizations.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions for successful outcomes.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as required to support execution and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Industrial experience

Arc flash studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

EasyPower

Ethernet comms

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

We are working with a cleint that is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and manage capital engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for all phases of project execution, including feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, startup, and post-startup optimization. The successful candidate will oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and safe execution while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires a highly skilled engineering professional capable of working independently on technical matters while leading cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver successful industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from concept through completion, including feasibility analysis, design, procurement, construction, startup, and optimization.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Lead the safe and successful delivery of capital projects in manufacturing environments.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering oversight throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate and direct project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Establish productive working relationships across diverse teams and organizations.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Act independently on complex technical engineering matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide technical and supervisory leadership for capital improvement initiatives.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as required to support project execution and commissioning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Strong experience designing 480V power distribution systems from transformer through motor connections.
• Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs), including:
• Local disconnects
• Motor starters
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Control components
• Ethernet communications architecture
• Experience managing the electrical design and installation of large industrial capital projects, ideally exceeding $4 million in value.
• Proven ability to develop:
• Motor lists
• Power distribution center (PDC) designs
• Feeder systems
• MCC configurations and bucket arrangements
• VFD and starter sizing
• Electrical equipment layouts
• Experience directing engineering firms, designers, and consultants in the development of:
• Electrical drawings
• Cable schedules
• Conduit schedules
• Equipment room layouts
• Field routing configurations
• Ability to establish electrical design standards, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience performing arc flash and electrical coordination studies.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of: NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) NFPA 70E Industrial safety standards Property loss prevention recommendations.
• Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Microsoft Project AutoCAD EasyPower.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including: walking production facilities, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling and accessing equipment, working in varying temperature conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience leading and executing multi-million-dollar industrial capital projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Electrical Engineer with extensive industrial project experience and a strong background in power distribution, motor controls, and capital project execution. This individual thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, can lead large-scale projects from cradle to grave, and effectively collaborates with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external partners to deliver impactful results.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™