Project Electrical Engineer

ENTEK; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTE​K is seeking an experienced Project Electrical Engineer for our Terre Haute, IN facility. You will lead electrical projects from concept to turnover, supporting expansion, upgrades, and reliable, code-compliant systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong design and coordination skills, and familiarity with NEC/UL standards. PE license is a plus and a hybrid approach may be considered for specific roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• At least five (5) years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, chemical process, or large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical project scopes, design criteria, load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Review diagrams, schematics, drawings, submittals and construction documents.
• Coordinate capital projects with teams, contractors, suppliers and utilities; assist with budgets and schedules.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and turnover of systems and equipment.
• Investigate malfunctions and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and safety planning.
• Develop models and studies for load flow and short-circuit analysis under senior guidance.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance and UL standards; participate in hazard assessments.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Industrial experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

MS Project

Job description

Description

Join ENTEK in Terre Haute, IN!

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Terre Haute, Indiana. Come join our brand-new climate-controlled facility and be a part of the innovation and growth that shapes this community!

In this role, you will support the planning, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of electrical systems for ENTEK's manufacturing facilities and utility infrastructure. The Project Electrical Engineer executes assigned engineering projects from concept through operational turnover, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, reliable, maintainable, and code-compliant solutions. This position plays a key role in supporting facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and operational excellence initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop electrical project scopes, design criteria, load calculations, equipment sizing, technical specifications, procurement documents, and engineering records.
• Review and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, panel drawings, layouts, construction documents, vendor submittals, and as-built drawings; support equipment and system modifications.
• Coordinate assigned capital project work with engineering teams, consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and utility providers; assist with budgets, schedules, procurement, and issue resolution.
• Support installation, inspection, functional testing, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), energization, commissioning, startup, and turnover of electrical systems and equipment.
• Use engineering principles and diagnostic tools to investigate electrical equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot field issues, and recommend corrective actions, repairs, or system improvements.
• Assist with periodic testing, preventive maintenance recommendations, equipment failure investigations, and root-cause analysis in partnership with Operations and Maintenance.
• Develop and maintain electrical system models and support load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protective device coordination studies under senior engineering guidance.
• Promote compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, applicable UL standards, utility requirements, and company procedures; participate in hazard assessments and lockout/tagout planning.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• At least five (5) years of industrial electrical engineering experience, including review of electrical drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, chemical process, utility, or large infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• High-voltage systems, central plant operations, automation, energy storage, and utility service expansion experience.
• Experience in battery manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, or heavy industrial environments

Critical Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; experience in battery production or chemical processing, medium-voltage distribution, large capital projects, project coordination, commissioning, or startup.
• Working knowledge of low- and medium-voltage distribution, utility service infrastructure, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective devices, power monitoring, PLC/HMI systems, variable frequency drives, industrial instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment. Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft 365; ability to prepare technical reports, calculations, and system models
• Work occurs in office, manufacturing, construction, substation, and commissioning environments. Appropriate PPE is required where applicable. Domestic and occasional international travel may be required
• The employee will be asked to work in manufacturing plants. The job may require the employee to work near moving mechanical parts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals in the plant environment.
• The noise level in the production facility is usually loud, and this employee will frequently be exposed to the production area. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company-we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

Respect – valuing each person and every contribution

Integrity – doing what's right, always

Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology

Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future

When you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a job-

you're becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.

Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.

ENTEK's locations are non-smoking.