Electrical Engineer (Industrial) - Birmingham, Alabama

MissionHires; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking Electrical Engineers (Industrial) to support heavy industrial projects. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and offers growth from junior to mid-level, with responsibilities spanning design, checking drawings, and interfacing with clients.

You will develop single-line diagrams, power plans, cable schedules, and lighting/grounding plans while collaborating with multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 0–5 years of experience for junior; 5–10 years for mid-level.
• Foundational understanding of industrial power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to design and check single-line, motor elementary, and interconnection diagrams.
• Ability to produce power plans, cable schedules, and lighting/ grounding plans with guidance.
• Comfort working in multi-discipline teams and interfacing with clients.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and willingness to learn on the job.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and check electrical drawing installation packages for heavy industrial projects.
• Develop single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, and interconnection diagrams.
• Produce power plans, cable schedules, and lighting and grounding plans.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support field and construction teams by clarifying design intent and resolving issues.
• Participate in client meetings and incorporate feedback into design deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Contribute to quality control reviews and drawing/document revisions.
• Manage task schedules, deliverables, and documentation to meet project deadlines.
• For mid-level role (5–10 years): lead work packages, mentor junior engineers, and interface directly with clients on scope and technical decisions.

Skills

Design & documentation

Client interfacing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

MissionHires is seeking Electrical Engineers (Industrial) to support heavy industrial projects. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical Engineering and are recent graduates or have 2–5 years of experience, with a parallel opening for mid-level engineers (5–10 years). You will learn on the job to design and check drawing installation packages—single-line diagrams, motor elementary and interconnection diagrams, power plans, cable schedules, and lighting/grounding plans—while collaborating with multi-discipline teams and interfacing with clients. Growth into leadership roles is based on performance and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Design and check electrical drawing installation packages for heavy industrial projects
• Develop single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, and interconnection diagrams
• Produce power plans, cable schedules, and lighting and grounding plans
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support field and construction teams by clarifying design intent and resolving issues
• Participate in client meetings and incorporate feedback into design deliverables
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
• Contribute to quality control reviews and drawing/document revisions
• Manage task schedules, deliverables, and documentation to meet project deadlines
• For mid-level role (5–10 years): lead work packages, mentor junior engineers, and interface directly with clients on scope and technical decisions

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (required)
• 0–5 years of experience on heavy industrial projects for the junior role; 5–10 years for the mid-level role
• Foundational understanding of industrial power distribution and control systems
• Ability to learn and execute design and checking of single-line, motor elementary, and interconnection diagrams
• Ability to produce power plans, cable schedules, and lighting/grounding plans with guidance
• Comfort working in multi-discipline teams and interacting with clients
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and willingness to learn on the job
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Eligibility to work in the United States