Electrical Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the design and commissioning of control systems in Oak Ridge, TN. This role involves developing electrical designs, equipment specifications, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial engineering. Familiarity with PLC systems and strong problem-solving skills are required. This position is open to U.S. citizens only and requires a DOE Q Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience designing industrial power distribution and control systems.
• Familiar with PLC-based automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution and automation systems.
• Develop electrical diagrams and construction drawing packages.
• Support PLC and industrial network architecture development.

Skills

Industrial electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Automation

Process facilities

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems for a specialized industrial process and manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for developing electrical designs, equipment specifications, and automation architectures for process equipment and manufacturing systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, process, controls, and project engineers to develop safe, reliable, and maintainable electrical and control systems from concept through construction, startup, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems for industrial equipment and process facilities.
• Develop electrical single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and construction drawing packages.
• Design and integrate controls for automated equipment, rotating machinery, process skids, and associated support systems.
• Specify and coordinate electrical equipment including switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network architecture development in coordination with controls engineers and system integrators.
• Perform electrical calculations including load studies, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Develop equipment specifications, technical requirements, procurement documentation, and vendor design reviews.
• Support design reviews, hazard analyses, construction activities, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness testing.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity requirements, quality procedures, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate electrical and controls interfaces with mechanical, process, instrumentation, and facility systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, manufacturing, process facilities, or related industries.
• Experience designing industrial power distribution and control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC-based automation systems and industrial communications networks.
• Experience developing electrical drawings using 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA, and related industry standards.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and develop engineering documentation.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• DOE Q Security Clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.