Electrical Engineer

LVI Associates; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to lead design projects for industrial facilities. Responsibilities include managing power system engineering, creating electrical drawings, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in engineering software. Excellent communication skills and the ability to guide teams are essential for this role. Travel is expected to be minimal, around five to ten percent.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE in Electrical, Controls, or Instrumentation preferred.
• Strong proficiency producing calculations and construction drawing packages.
• Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, analysis, and design of power systems.
• Manage electrical engineering schedules and budgets.
• Build and analyze power system models using specialized software.

Skills

Licensed PE in Electrical

Proficient in Word and Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with VFDs

Knowledge of NEC requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

EasyPower

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, analysis, and design of medium and low voltage power systems for large industrial facilities.
• Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements to develop calculations, engineering evaluations, and construction deliverables.
• Review and prepare electrical drawings including one line diagrams, three line diagrams, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, plans, and panel or cable schedules.
• Conduct site walkdowns to identify design solutions and develop practical, cost effective recommendations.
• Manage electrical engineering schedules and budgets, coordinate drafters, prepare reports, and perform quality checks on internally and externally produced work.
• Develop capital cost estimates for electrical scope.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines across offices to support integrated project execution.
• Evaluate existing operations and proposed changes for compliance with engineering standards and applicable regulations.
• Build and analyze power system models for short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, and arc flash studies using software such as EasyPower, SKM, or ETAP.
• Perform lighting design and modeling using appropriate tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed PE in Electrical, Controls, or Instrumentation preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong proficiency producing calculations and complete electrical construction drawing packages.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects at once with sound technical judgment.
• Ability to guide, review, and maintain quality of technical work completed by others.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and client facing work.
• Experience with VFDs, motor control, unit substations, switchgear, standby generators, UPS systems, and PLC hardware.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements and relevant IEEE standards.
• Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and outdoor environments during site visits.
• Ability to conduct walkdowns across industrial client sites in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel approximately five to ten percent of the time, with trip duration dependent on project needs.