Electrical Project Engineer

Insight Global; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineering Project Manager to lead large-scale facilities and infrastructure projects in Groton, CT. The role focuses on medium-voltage power systems, regulatory stakeholders, and Naval oversight to ensure safe, compliant, reliable electrical installations.

You will manage scopes from initial concept through design and execution, coordinate with design teams, perform field coordination, and ensure codes compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in facilities/ construction/ heavy industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience: scoping projects, executing or supporting electrical design, writing and managing RFPs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering projects involving electrical distribution systems up to 35kV (Substations, Switchgear, Transformers, Underground duct banks).
• Support projects tied to submarine shore power systems and facility power infrastructure.
• Scope engineering projects, develop technical requirements and write RFPs for design and construction efforts.
• Oversee design execution, field coordination and system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local electrical/building codes.
• Support inspections, system reviews and issue resolution during construction and commissioning.
• Maintain strong technical documentation and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work independently while maintaining a questioning attitude and commitment to continuous learning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

RFP writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About the RoleInsight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineering Project Manager to support large-scale facilities and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an electrical engineer with strong project ownership experience who is comfortable working with medium-voltage power systems, municipal utilities, and regulatory stakeholders, including Naval oversight.You’ll lead projects from initial scope through design and execution, ensuring electrical systems are safe, compliant, reliable, and built to code in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering projects involving electrical distribution systems up to 35kV, including: Substations, Switchgear, Transformers, Underground duct banks
• Support projects tied to submarine shore power systems and facility power infrastructure
• Scope engineering projects, develop technical requirements and write RFPs for design and construction efforts
• Oversee design execution, field coordination and system implementation
• Ensure compliance with state and local electrical/building codes
• Support inspections, system reviews and issue resolution during construction and commissioning
• Maintain strong technical documentation and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Work independently while maintaining a questioning attitude and commitment to continuous learning

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications (Must Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in: Facilities engineering, Construction engineering, Heavy industrial environments
• Hands-on experience: Scoping electrical projects, Executing or supporting electrical design, Writing and managing RFPs
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Plusses)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Familiarity with power distribution systems up to 35kV
• Prior experience working with municipal power supplies or utility coordination

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].