Project Electrical Engineer

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

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to support a large modernization project at our locations. The Project Mechanical Engineer will review project drawings, specifications and submittals for compliance with U.S Pipe standards, codes and standards and contract requirements prior to the start of construction. During construction the Project Electrical Engineer will verify that the installation conforms with the project requirements and ultimately support the successful commissioning of the new facility.

Upon completion of this project, this position will either transition into the plant or corporate engineering team.

The position will require travel (approximately 10% travel requirement)

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractors act safely by actively engaging with personnel to foster a culture where safety is openly discussed and continuously improved.
• As a member of the U.S. Pipe project team, coordinate with team members and plant personnel to ensure the design and construction support a fully functional facility
• Review/comment/approve electrical drawings, submittals, specifications and other documents prepared by the General Contractor
• Review General Contractor Requests For Information (RFI’s) and develop appropriate responses
• Monitor and quality check General Contractor’s electrical construction
• Support commissioning activities to ensure proper and timely startup of the new facility
• Prepare electrical punch list items and verify proper correction prior to final acceptance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Will consider combination of post‑secondary education and experience in lieu of preferred degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related role.
• Experience with medium voltage power distribution including switchgear and transformers.
• Experience with low voltage (480VAC) power distribution, motor control and variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Experience with PLC systems and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience working on construction sites; heavy industrial facilities preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office products and the ability to design electrical systems using CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to present technical information.
• Experience with 15kV power distribution equipment and Allen‑Bradley VFD’s and PLC’s preferred.