Electrical Engineer

Kaygen, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaygen, Inc. in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer on a 12+ month contract to support manufacturing facility projects involving electrical power systems and capital project execution.

You will collaborate with contractors, equipment suppliers, maintenance teams and engineers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient project delivery, including installation, commissioning, and facility modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with industrial power distribution systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Experience developing scopes of work, bid packages, and project specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from concept through installation and startup.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate industrial power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panel loading, breaker sizing, amp draw, and SCCR.
• Coordinate contractors, OEMs, skilled trades, and engineering teams.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and facility modifications.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project milestones and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Electrical drawings & documents review

Scopes of work & bid packages

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

BSEE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.

About the Role

Electrical Engineer

Georgetown, KY (Onsite)

12+ Month Contract

Seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing facility projects involving electrical power systems, equipment installation, facility upgrades, and capital project execution. This role will collaborate with contractors, equipment suppliers, maintenance teams, and engineers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical projects from concept through installation and startup.
• Develop project scope, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate industrial power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panel loading, breaker sizing, amp draw, and SCCR.
• Coordinate contractors, OEMs, skilled trades, and engineering teams.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and facility modifications.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project milestones and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with industrial power distribution systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Experience developing scopes of work, bid packages, and project specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Required Skills:

• Experience with industrial power distribution systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Experience developing scopes of work, bid packages, and project specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• BSEE.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Omron, or other PLC platforms.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communications.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA knowledge.
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information please visit us at www.kaygen.com.