Senior Electrical Engineer

Searchlogix Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Dallas, TX. The role involves coordinating electrical designs and specifications for capital projects in food manufacturing. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have at least 8 years of project experience, and are familiar with industry standards and safety protocols. This position requires strong technical skills alongside the ability to provide hands-on support for plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Project Engineering experience, including 3 years in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Ability to work off-hours and weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review electrical drawings and specifications.
• Manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Project Engineering experience

Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards

Power distribution knowledge

Technical reading and analysis skills

Auto CAD proficiency

Microsoft Project proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Auto CAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Posting Number: 201004SLG

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX

The Senior Electrical Engineer role will be an integral member of the Engineering team. This role will have both Capital Project and Plant Support responsibilities. For Capital Projects, the Senior Electrical Engineer will participate in large capital projects in cooperation with Design-Build contractors to design and implement large brownfield food manufacturing facility expansions. This role will be responsible for the coordination and development of electrical designs, electrical specifications, construction management, and equipment commissioning. In addition to the capital projects, the Senior Electrical Engineer will have responsibilities for plant support of existing operating facilities, evaluation of existing electrical systems, and the management of proactive electrical maintenance programs. This role will also perform engineering studies including load studies, arc flash, and power management and provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed.

Job Description

• Coordination and review of Design-Builder electrical drawings, specifications, and other technical documents. Provide guidance on the electrical scope of work and project electrical requirements
• Develop and evaluate designs, P&IDs, and drawings for technical content and correctness.
• Ensures that projects are completed safely, timely, cost effectively, and are of desired quality. Technical support, coordination of materials and resources required for the engineering work, ensuring engineering activities and installations are compliant with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company policies
• Ensure engineering standards for projects are designed to NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards (and other standards as required) and that construction conforms to the standards
• Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program
• Perform engineering studies including load flow, arc flash, surge suppression, relay coordination, ground grid design, transformer sizing, conductor, and cable sizing, etc.
• Control project budgets including cost forecasts, cash flow projections and regular reporting
• Create conceptual design documents, drawings, and scope of work parameters for project solutions
• Develop and manage a detailed proactive electrical maintenance program
• Coordinates consultants, vendors and subcontractors as needed based on project requirements
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing operations as needed
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new equipment, technologies, and practices to improve manufacturing and infrastructure reliability, improve quality and sustainability, and reduce operational costs
• Coordinates with the internal EH&S resources to implement equipment safety standards and procedures. Supports equipment safety upgrades as needed in the plant network. Supports commitment-based safety. Promotes the use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and good daily safety practices and habits

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a related Engineering area (Electrical, Electro‑Mechanical or equivalent industry experience highly preferred)
• A minimum of 8 years of Project Engineering related experience with minimum of 3 years within food and beverage manufacturing preferred
• Large green/brown field plant design and construction project experience a strong plus
• A good working knowledge of power distribution and motor and machine electrical control
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & schematic diagrams.
• Ability to work off-hours and weekends/holidays as needed
• Computer skills:
• Auto CAD proficiency preferred
• Microsoft Project proficiency preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite required

Apply

Complete your candidate profile at www.searchlogixgroup.com and refer to posting 201004SLG or, as a second choice, email your information and requirements to [e-mail]. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive an immediate response. Other resumes will be added to our database of active candidates for one year for other positions that come available and are a match with their background.