Senior Electrical Engineer

RogueSearch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RogueSearch is looking for a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Atlanta, GA, to develop and oversee engineering designs for industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in construction and be knowledgeable in MV, LV, and ELV systems. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in industrial construction or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEC, ISA, IEEE standards.
• Experience with major DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation designs for projects.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Maintain engineering documentation and provide project status updates.

Skills

MV, LV, and ELV systems

AutoCAD Electrical

Controls platform experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or instrumental engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Come join a global leader in building large-scale industrial construction projects!

Highlights

• A 200-year legacy of excellence and stability through every market cycle
• Hybrid role with minimal travel
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering designs for industrial and construction projects.

What you will do

• Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), load calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, power quality studies, harmonics mitigation, cable sizing, panel schedules, lighting layouts, area classification drawings, earthing and lightning protection systems, process flow diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, I/O lists, cable schedules, panel layouts, control system architecture, and network system architecture.
• Design, coordinate, and support implementation of Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems including power distribution, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, RVSS, UPS systems, emergency power systems, communication systems, and security systems.
• Interpret and understand Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Develop and support control philosophies & solutions across DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and SIS (Safety Instrumented System such as safety PLC) automation systems. Coordinate instrumentation selection, installation, calibration, loop checking, and functional testing activities.
• Design and review electrical lighting systems including indoor, outdoor, emergency, and industrial lighting layouts, calculations and integration while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases. Conduct site inspections, resolve field issues, coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, and ensure installation activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, energization, troubleshooting, and system validation activities to ensure systems operate as intended.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BOQ), labor estimates, and project cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation systems. Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical (fire protection, HVAC, plumbing), architectural, civil, design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. Participate in design reviews, HAZOP meetings, technical discussions, and project progress meetings.
• Maintain engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports, commissioning records, redlines, as-built drawings, and handover packages. Provide technical reports and project status updates to management and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site personnel. Support troubleshooting, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, instrumental engineering or related.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience within industrial construction, EPC, manufacturing, semiconductor, chemical, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Strong understanding of MV, LV, and ELV systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEC, ISA, IEEE and AHJ standards.
• Ability to work in fast-paced EPC and construction environments.
• Experience designing and commissioning at least one major DCS, PLC, SCADA facility from FEED through startup and commissioning.
• Fluent with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, ETAP or similar, and at least one major controls platform such as AVEVA (Wonderware), Ignition, RA Factory Talk, etc.