Electrical Project Engineer – Energy & Utilities (Hybrid)

Farnsworth Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursements

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Energy & Utilities to lead day-to-day electrical design for industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy projects. You will coordinate multi-project work and collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

You’ll require a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 8–12+ years of experience with power distribution, controls, and medium-voltage systems; proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and industry codes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, controls, medium-voltage systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to solve complex electrical and power engineering problems.
• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and IEEE standards.
• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects.
• Ability to satisfy client-specific site access requirements, including background checks and other facility requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assume multi-project responsibility for electrical design, including power distribution, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium-voltage system design.
• Lead electrical design tasks from preliminary schematics through final design documents, including calculations, equipment sizing, layout development, and specification preparation.
• Perform code research, evaluate existing conditions through fieldwork, and incorporate findings into practical design solutions.
• Prepare accurate electrical construction drawings and specifications in coordination with other production staff and engineering disciplines.
• Support power systems studies and apply study results to project design as needed.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams while helping maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Participate in submittal review, construction administration, field observations, and technical issue resolution during construction.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

Farnsworth Group seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Energy & Utilities to lead day-to-day electrical design for industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy projects. You will coordinate multi-project work and collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

You’ll require a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 8–12+ years of experience with power distribution, controls, and medium-voltage systems; proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and industry codes is essential.