Electrical Engineer 3

The Planet Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer III in Birmingham, Alabama, with 6–10 years of experience and an ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include designing electrical power systems, providing leadership to engineering teams, and executing project oversight with a focus on compliance to standards. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, a proficiency in AutoCAD, and a high level of initiative. This role offers a chance to work on large-scale power generation projects.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong technical expertise in power systems.
• Experience in coordinating engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee electrical power system designs.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project scheduling and coordination of engineering activities.

Skills

Electrical power system design

Technical direction and oversight

Project execution

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Engineering principles knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer III with 6–10 years of related experience and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. This role supports the design, coordination, and oversight of electrical power systems, primarily within power generation or industrial facilities. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage design activities with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Power System Design

• Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system designs, including scope documents, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, and circuitry designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, QA requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Provide technical direction and oversight to engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment and maximum efficiency.
• Assist with system checkout, testing, and startup activities as required.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Support scheduling and coordination of engineering activities to meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Contribute to preparation of design calculations, detailed drawings, and technical documentation.
• Execute electrical design work on large-scale generating plant projects with limited supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6–10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, preferably in power plant electrical system design.
• Experience providing technical direction in preparation of design details, drawings, and calculations.
• Experience coordinating and scheduling engineering projects to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (CAD Overlay experience is a plus).
• High level of initiative with strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with plant personnel, engineering teams, and vendors.