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.

Skills

AutoCAD
Leadership
Project management
Industrial electrical systems
Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related tech
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

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