Onsite Senior Electrical Project Engineer Heavy Industry

Energy Jobline ZR

Foley (MN)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for an onsite, contract-to-hire role in Foley, AL. You will lead electrical projects from concept through commissioning, focusing on MV/LV distribution, substations, and high-current bus systems, with heavy involvement in design and field support.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors, OEMs and teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NEC/IEEE and related standards.

Qualifications

7–10+ years of heavy industrial electrical engineering experience.
Strong AutoCAD skills and ability to develop detailed electrical installation packages.
Experience with industrial power distribution, motors, MCCs, VFD/DC drives, automation, instrumentation, and process control.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical projects from concept through design, construction, startup and commissioning.
Design and review MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFD/DC drives, and high-current bus systems.
Produce and review AutoCAD-based installation packages (single-lines, layouts, grounding, lighting, controls).
Support PLC automation, instrumentation, process control, and industrial communications.
Coordinate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
Lead and mentor junior engineers/designers, coordinating with clients and vendors.
Provide field engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting support in operating facilities.