Electrical Engineer

Piper Maddox; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a contract role, offering a competitive hourly rate. The position involves developing designs for power generation projects, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role supports remote work and provides opportunities for further project engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Healthcare

Opportunity for further extension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in power generation.
• Experience in translating concepts into designs.
• Ability to support sales and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and detail specifications for secured orders.
• Liaise with Mechanical Engineer and CAD Designer.
• Support Project Manager during design and installation phases.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Generation

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Piper Maddox

Head of Solar & Grid Edge NY | Executive Search Headhunter | US Wide

Electrical Engineer CONTRACT - $70 to $100 p/h - Remote - Immediate

This company operates as an independent entity within a larger global group and is recognized internationally for its expertise in engineering, installing, and maintaining sustainable energy systems. It focuses on delivering low-carbon and renewable power generation solutions that include combined heat and power (CHP) systems utilizing natural gas, biogas, and landfill gas. Additionally, the company is involved in renewable natural gas (RNG) recovery and offers hybrid energy solutions such as microgrids integrated with battery storage.

With operations spanning multiple continents and a fast-growing footprint in North America, the organization supports a diverse range of sectors. These include mission-critical and infrastructure-intensive industries such as data centers, healthcare, higher education, water and wastewater, industrial manufacturing, mining, and waste-to-energy. The company maintains a strong pipeline of energy infrastructure projects, particularly in high-growth segments of the U.S. market, and is actively expanding its technical and project delivery teams to meet increasing demand.

Criteria / Responsibilities:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in an associated industry with a background in power generation
• Translate and develop concepts into designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders, developing and detailing specifications, producing calculations, and making component selection.
• Support and assist in the sales stage of a project by taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the timescales and quality standards required for presentation to the customer/potential customer.
• Liaise with Mechanical Engineer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
• Liaise with CAD Designer, coordinating and leading activity to ensure that the design packages are produced to the required timescales and standards of quality.
• Provide support to the Project Manager during the design, installation commissioning and testing phases of the project, ensuring the timely production of all necessary documentation.
• Liaise as necessary with existing and potential customers and their representatives.
• Participate, and where appropriate lead, HAZOP and risk assessment studies.
• Travel to customer sites for meetings & conduct surveys.
• Ensure that there is full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures in all work undertaken.

What's on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of $70–$100, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package available, including 401(k), healthcare, and other standard employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-impact projects, including recent work in the rapidly growing data center sector
• Initial 12-month contract with guaranteed engagement period
• Huge opportunity for further extension
• Remote work supported for candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones

If you meet the above criteria, please hit the apply now button for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Renewables & Environment, Natural Gas Distribution, and Services for Renewable Energy

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