Electrical Project Engineer – Industrial Modernization

U.S. Pipe; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to support a major modernization project. You will review drawings, specs, and submittals for compliance, and ensure installation meets project requirements during construction. The role includes supporting commissioning and potential transition to plant or corporate engineering.

Around 10% travel is required as part of project responsibilities, with opportunities for growth within the engineering team after project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience; heavy industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution, switchgear and transformers.
• Experience with low voltage distribution, motors, and VFDs.
• Experience with PLC systems and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Project management experience.
• Field experience on construction sites; CAD design using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and submittals for compliance with standards and contract requirements.
• Verify installation conformance during construction to support commissioning.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure functional facility design and construction.
• Review electrical drawings, submittals, specifications prepared by General Contractor.
• Respond to RFIs and monitor contractor electrical work quality.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure timely startup.
• Prepare electrical punch lists and verify corrections before final acceptance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

CAD design

MS Office

PLC/SCADA

VFDs

Construction sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to support a major modernization project. You will review drawings, specs, and submittals for compliance, and ensure installation meets project requirements during construction. The role includes supporting commissioning and potential transition to plant or corporate engineering.

Around 10% travel is required as part of project responsibilities, with opportunities for growth within the engineering team after project completion.