Electrical Engineer-Instrumentation & Power Generation

Emerge; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent solutions company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead/Manager for a long-term contract in Kenosha, WI. In this role, you will design and oversee power distribution and instrumentation systems for advanced facilities. Candidates should possess 10-15 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive hourly pay and potential long-term employment, highlighting collaboration and technical expertise as key aspects.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering and leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, develop staff, and manage projects.
• Expertise in substation/switchgear design and instrumentation/controls engineering.
• Proficiency with SKM, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Visual Lighting Studio, and equivalent tools.
• Strong communication skills in English for specification writing, reports, and submittal reviews.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. No Visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for power distribution systems, lighting, controls, and instrumentation.
• Conduct campus/site power sizing, EMI analysis, and fault current studies.
• Coordinate teams to ensure compliance with NEC, IBC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
• Use software such as SKM, Revit, Visual Lighting Studio, and others for feasibility studies, schematics, and BIM modeling.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with NEC, IBC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
• Perform budget reviews, construction administration, and site assessments.
• Engage with technical groups to evaluate power needs and update specifications.
• Travel up to 30% domestically/internationally for site visits or data collection.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

Short circuit analysis

Instrumentation/controls engineering

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SKM

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Visual Lighting Studio

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Lead/Manager (Power Distribution & Instrumentation) - Contract Position

Emerge is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a long-term contract Electrical Engineer Lead/Manager job located in Kenosha, WI for our client, a large-scale contractor known for building complex manufacturing and other facilities. The Electrical Engineer Lead/Manager will be responsible for designing and overseeing power distribution and instrumentation systems for advanced facilities, including cleanrooms and laboratories. This Electrical Engineer will work in a collaborative project engineering environment, utilizing leadership skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive hourly pay rate and the potential for permanent long-term employment with the client company.

Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineer Lead/Manager contract job in Kenosha, WI include:

• Develop designs for power distribution systems, lighting, controls, and instrumentation in cleanrooms and advanced labs.
• Conduct campus/site power sizing, EMI analysis, and fault current studies.
• Design Tel/Data systems, emergency/UPS power, LED lighting, and fan filter unit controls.
• Use software such as SKM, Revit, Visual Lighting Studio, and others for feasibility studies, schematics, and BIM modeling.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with NEC, IBC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
• Perform budget reviews, construction administration, and site assessments.
• Engage with technical groups to evaluate power needs and update specifications.
• Travel up to 30% domestically/internationally for site visits or data collection.

Qualifications:

• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering and leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent); Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, develop staff, and manage projects.
• Expertise in short circuit analysis, substation/switchgear design, and instrumentation/controls engineering.
• Proficiency with SKM, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Visual Lighting Studio, and equivalent tools.
• Strong communication skills in English for specification writing, reports, and submittal reviews.
• Must be authorization to work in the U.S. No Visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed P.E. or EIT with a goal of licensure.
• Experience with California Title 24 standards, multi-disciplinary projects, and cleanroom/laboratory design.
• Familiarity with microelectronics, biotech, pharma, or data center systems.
• Arc flash study experience and knowledge of EMI abatement (e.g., Client, shielding).
• Travel flexibility and adaptability to fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Who is Emerge?

We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, marketing, and business operations solutions to our clients. These solutions are an extension of your existing operations. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.