Senior Electrical Engineer

PPS Services Group Inc; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program with employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

PPS Services Group Inc is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves detailed electrical design for power generation and large industrial projects. You will be responsible for leading electrical studies, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and a PE license. A competitive compensation package with benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) program is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in power generation and industrial facilities.
• Strong technical background in electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical design for large industrial projects.
• Lead electrical system studies like load flow and short circuit analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide project direction.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Medium voltage systems

Low voltage systems

Protective relaying

Aeries CARS

ETAP

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM Power Tools

SmartPlant

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical contributor on multi-discipline power generation, process, and large industrial projects. This role is responsible for executing detailed electrical engineering design, coordinating closely with project managers and discipline leads, and ensuring technical quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities include performing and reviewing electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, and grounding analyses to support project feasibility, detailed design, and system reliability. The Senior Electrical Engineer applies advanced electrical engineering principles to complex systems, supports development of scopes of work and execution plans, and translates analytical results into practical, constructible solutions.

This position also provides technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers and designers while supporting integrated, multi-discipline project execution.

This position reports to the Manager of Engineering and President of PPS.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform detailed electrical engineering design for power generation, process, and large industrial facilities, and power distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and check electrical design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment layouts, schematics, grounding and lighting plans, and engineering calculations.
• Execute and support electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination.
• Prepare or support the preparation of construction documents for new installations and modifications of existing electrical systems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to junior team members
• Develop equipment specifications and provide technical procurement support, including witnessing factory acceptance testing for electrical equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• Minimum 8 years of related experience
• Experience in power generating facilities, process facilities, and/or large industrial facilities including the following design types, is strongly preferred: medium voltage, low voltage, lighting, grounding, electrical equipment control, protective relaying and associated systems design and construction administration.
• Strong technical background in medium- and low-voltage systems, grounding, lighting, protective relaying, and construction administration.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, rules, and regulations
• Software experience utilizing Aeries CARS, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, SmartPlant, SmartPlant Electrical, or similar software is preferred.
• Field construction and commissioning experience is preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communications as well as strong analytical & problem-solving skills are required.
• Positive attitude with team-player mindset
• Valid Driver’s license

Benefits and Additional Details

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
• Generous paid time off, in addition to sick leave.
• 7 company holidays and family-oriented employee activities
• Laid-back work environment in Midtown KC office space
• Employee Referral Bonus program

Job Level: Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: DOE

Designation: Hybrid (in-office 4 days a week with WFH Friday)

Travel: Up to 10%, as needed for client/ site visits