Senior Electrical Engineer

Accelera Staffing; Kennesaw (GA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accelera Staffing seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support process manufacturing, food and beverage, and industrial facilities. You will guide projects from planning to commissioning, acting as the primary technical liaison for clients and coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

You will design electrical systems, manage budgets and schedules, and perform on-site evaluations and arc flash studies to ensure safety and compliance. Domestic travel is required up to 25%.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in process manufacturing, industrial settings, or similar environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant electrical infrastructure and industrial power distribution systems.
• Experience creating electrical documentation: load studies, one-line diagrams, detailed layouts.
• Proficient with AutoCAD MEP and power-analysis tools (EasyPower, SKM, ETAP).
• Solid understanding of NEC requirements.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client interactions.
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple projects and make sound technical decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the full lifecycle of electrical engineering initiatives from scoping to delivery.
• Create electrical designs including load summaries, conduit layouts, and equipment placements.
• Manage project resources, timelines, budgets, risk and deliverables.
• Serve as the main technical liaison for clients and coordinate with contractors and internal teams.
• Perform on-site facility evaluations and assist with electrical system reviews.
• Conduct arc flash analysis to meet safety standards and codes.
• Draft technical specs, RFPs, and project status updates.
• Assess impacts of project changes on deliverables and costs.
• Contribute to project close-out reviews and process improvements.

Conocimientos

Project management

Client liaison

Electrical design

Autonomous work

NEC knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD MEP

EasyPower

SKM

ETAP

Descripción del empleo

Travel Requirement: Domestic travel required at a rate of roughly 25%

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Site: Various Locations

Travel Requirement: Domestic travel required at a rate of roughly 25%

Position Overview

Our expanding engineering department is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide support for process manufacturing, food and beverage, and industrial facilities. This position requires a blend of technical electrical expertise, project oversight, and direct client engagement, with the successful candidate demonstrating the ability to autonomously guide projects from the planning phase through to final commissioning.

Core Duties

• Oversee the full lifecycle of electrical engineering initiatives, encompassing initial scoping, budgeting, design, installation, and final project delivery.
• Create comprehensive electrical designs, including conductor and conduit schedules, equipment layouts, cable tray configurations, and load summaries to ensure project success.
• Take responsibility for project resources, timelines, financial budgets, risk mitigation, and overall deliverables.
• Act as the main technical liaison for clients while facilitating collaboration between contractors, internal project teams, and various engineering departments.
• Perform on-site facility evaluations and provide assistance with electrical system reviews.
• Execute or assist with arc flash analysis to help maintain a safe working environment that meets all relevant electrical standards and codes.
• Draft technical specifications, project documentation, equipment RFPs, and status updates.
• Evaluate project modifications to determine their influence on deliverables, timelines, and financial costs.
• Contribute to project finalization reviews and ongoing process improvement efforts.

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience within process manufacturing, industrial settings, or comparable environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant electrical infrastructure and industrial power distribution systems.
• Practical experience in the creation of electrical documentation, including load studies, one-line diagrams, and detailed layouts.
• Skilled in the use of AutoCAD MEP and power analysis tools like EasyPower, SKM, or ETAP.
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Proven track record in managing project schedules, budgets, and professional client interactions.
• The capacity to operate autonomously, handle several concurrent projects, and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Availability for domestic travel up to 25% of the time, usually in 2-4 day increments.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• OSHA-10 safety certification.
• Background in industrial engineering, bulk material handling, or food and beverage production.
• Technical proficiency in electrical commissioning, facility audits, and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with utility systems such as water treatment, refrigeration, compressed air, and pumping.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an organized, technically proficient, and client-oriented professional capable of taking full responsibility for electrical projects. The ideal candidate will solve complex plant infrastructure problems while ensuring that high-quality results are delivered on time and within the established budget.

If you possess a robust background in industrial electrical engineering and thrive on merging technical design with project management responsibilities, we invite you to apply.