Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Hybrid role with minimal travel

Job summary

RogueSearch invites an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer to join our global construction projects. You will develop and review electrical and control system designs, ensuring compliance with project specs and industry standards.

This role encompasses SLDs, power distribution, VFDs, and instrument loop diagrams, with hands-on support during construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial EPC settings, strong knowledge of MV/LV/ELV systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or instrumental engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years in industrial construction, EPC, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of MV, LV, and ELV systems; experience with major DCS/PLC/SCADA projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation, and controls designs for industrial/construction projects.
• Prepare SLDs, load studies, short-circuit, coordination, power quality, and wiring diagrams.
• Design MV/LV/ELV systems incl. power distribution, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS and security systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and support control philosophies across DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and SIS.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and system validation activities.
• Produce MTO/BOQ, cost estimates, and support procurement and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and participate in design reviews and HAZOP meetings.
• Maintain drawings, specs, and as-built documentation; provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

MV systems

LV systems

ELV systems

DCS/PLC/SCADA

ISA/IEEE standards

Electrical design review

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelors in electrical/instrumental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

ETAP

AVEVA Wonderware

Ignition

RA Factory Talk

Job description

Introduction

RogueSearch has over 23 years of providing consulting, training and recruitment services to respected organizations throughout the nation!

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, VFD’s, 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.

Requirements

• 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.