Electrical Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an Electrical Engineer for a Dallas-based client in the clean energy and advanced manufacturing sector. Lead the design of low and medium voltage electrical systems from concept to commissioning for a new greenfield facility.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in industrial electrical design, and strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IEC, OSHA, NRTL standards, with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical design in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong foundation in medium-voltage systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of low and medium voltage systems for new facility construction.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and load layouts.
• Configure grounding, lightning protection, and cable routing.
• Prepare panel schedules and PLC/control layouts.
• Review submittals to ensure safety, code compliance, and quality.
• Assist with power studies and field support during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

P.E. preferred

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer for one of our clients based in Dallas, Texas. Our client is a U.S. industrial manufacturer operating at the forefront of the clean energy and advanced materials sector, developing a new greenfield high tech manufacturing facility to support the growing demand for electrification and domestic supply chain resilience.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (P.E. preferred) and bring 3+ years of experience in electrical design in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment. Also hold a strong foundation in medium-voltage systems, motor controls, grounding, and protective coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and development of both low and medium voltage electrical systems for new facility construction, process expansions, and equipment upgrades—from concept through commissioning and operation.
• Single-line diagrams and schematics
• Load and power distribution layouts
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Cable and conduit routing plans
• Panel schedules and PLC/control panel layouts
• Network diagrams and P&IDs
• Reviewing and approving vendor and contractor submittals, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and electrical codes (NEC, IEEE, IEC, OSHA, and NRTL guidelines).
• Assist with power system studies including load calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc flash assessments, and protective device coordination (e.g., SKM PowerTools).
• Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning, including RFI resolution and as-built verification.
• Ensure all electrical work meets expectations for safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience of electrical design/reviewing control panels, distribution panels, and motor control systems working directly in the industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, transformers, switchgears, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, and backup generators.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IEC, OSHA, NRTL, and UL standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications, and process flow diagrams.
• Commitment to safety, hazard awareness, and best practices in industrial environments.