Electrical Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a Dallas, Texas–based client in the clean energy and advanced materials sector. The role focuses on designing industrial electrical systems for a new high‑tech facility, from concept through commissioning and operation. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

in Electrical Engineering (P.E. preferred) with 3+ years in industrial design, including medium‑voltage, motor controls, grounding, and protection coordination.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical design/reviewing control panels, distribution panels, and motor control systems in industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with NEC, IEEE, IEC, OSHA, NRTL, and UL standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment specs, and process flow diagrams.
• Commitment to safety, hazard awareness, and best practices in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of low and medium voltage electrical systems for new facility construction, expansions, and upgrades.
• Create single-line diagrams and schematics.
• Develop load and power distribution layouts.
• Plan grounding and lightning protection systems.
• Draft cable and conduit routing plans.
• Prepare panel schedules and PLC/control panel layouts.
• Create network diagrams and P&IDs.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals for compliance with specs and codes.
• Support power system studies including load calculations and short-circuit analysis.
• Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning, including RFI resolution and as-built verification.
• Ensure electrical work meets safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Medium-voltage systems

Motor controls

Grounding

Protective coordination

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (P.E. preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Transformers

Switchgear

MCCs

VFDs

UPS systems

Backup generators

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.