Electrical Project Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer in Canton, TX to lead electrical engineering for power distribution buildings and industrial packages.

You will develop diagrams, specify and procure equipment, and coordinate with suppliers and customers from design through commissioning. The role requires a minimum of 8 years in industrial electrical power distribution, a degree in electrical engineering, and strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial electrical power distribution projects.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and equipment.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 70E, NEMA, IEEE standards.
• Ability to review electrical drawings, specifications, and vendor documents.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for power distribution buildings and industrial packages.
• Develop and review electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Specify and procure switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, HVAC, relaying and control systems.
• Prepare equipment specifications and technical bid packages.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing and monitor submittals, progress, and delivery schedules.
• Review and markup drawings, manufacturing packages, and vendor documents.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering firms, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure conformance with drawings and specs.
• Support FAT, system testing, and startup/commissioning activities.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and execution to meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Industrial electrical power

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

ALL EMPLOYEES Full Time Canton, TX, US

Electrical Project Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in the design, execution, and management of power distribution projects involving PDC Buildings / E-Houses, control buildings, compressor station electrical packages, and industrial power systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and be capable of managing projects from equipment specification through fabrication, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for power distribution control buildings, switchgear lineups, and industrial electrical packages.
• Develop and review electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, panel layouts, and equipment arrangements.
• Specify and procure:
  • Medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Transformers
  • UPS systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Protective relaying and control systems
  • PLC and SCADA equipment
• Prepare equipment specifications and technical bid packages.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing and monitor vendor submittals, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules.
• Review and markup electrical drawings, manufacturing packages, and vendor documents.
• Work directly with customers, engineering firms, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate with fabrication and production teams to ensure equipment and buildings are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated system testing, and startup/commissioning activities.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and execution to ensure projects meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial electrical power distribution projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Transformers
  • Protective relaying
  • Industrial control systems
  • Building electrical systems
• Experience with power distribution buildings, compressor stations, gas processing facilities, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or similar industrial environments.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, NEMA, IEEE, and industry electrical standards.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar power system analysis software.
• Experience managing equipment fabrication and integration projects.
• Background working with EPC contractors, midstream facilities, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing clients.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing and established leader in the industry.