Senior Electrical Engineer

McCarl's Technical Services LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarl's and Affiliates is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for heavy industrial projects spanning power, chemical, metals, and oil & gas sectors. The role ensures deliverables meet standards, aligns with schedules and budgets, and may mentor a project team.

The engineer will create electrical deliverables (SLDs, lighting plans, panel layouts, I/O lists), review P&ID interfaces, and apply knowledge of HMI/SCADA/DCS/PLCs while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred.
• Display knowledge of industry standard design practices and phased engineering delivery.
• Understanding of design codes and standards (ATEX, UL, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels in the company.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain good customer relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word; intermediate Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to safely visit sites to review scope with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation of electrical and control deliverables (SLDs, lighting plans, panel layouts, I/O lists, etc.).
• Review and advise on P&ID design related to electrical and control items.
• Work with HMI/SCADA/DCS/PLCs in modern and legacy systems.
• Provide technical mentorship and peer reviews to engineering staff.
• Support construction or operation sites as needed.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Visit sites to verify scope and coordinate with clients and vendors.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of team personnel.
• Monitor and report project status weekly.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

HMI/SCADA/DCS/PLCs

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical engineering and design of heavy industrial projects across the power, chemical, metals, and oil & gas sectors. The Senior Electrical Engineer ensures engineering deliverables are technically sound, consistent with established standards, and aligned with project schedule, cost, and MTS standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Sr. Electrical Engineers may individually contribute to a project or may be asked to lead a team of engineers and designers on a project basis.

• Manage the creation of electrical and control deliverables (single line diagrams, lighting plans, panel layout drawings, I/O list, cause & effect matrix, etc.).
• Review and advise on P&ID design as it relates to electrical and control discipline items.
• Working knowledge of HMI, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and ladder logic in modern and legacy systems.
• Effective cross-discipline and cross-department communication and coordination.
• Advise on design principles and standards.
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and peer review to engineering staff.
• Provides technical support on construction or operating sites, as needed.
• Work on multiple projects on a continuous basis.
• Ability to safely visit sites to walk down scope and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and professional development of team personnel.
• Monitor and report weekly on the status of current design projects.
• Communicates technical information effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Effectively communicate and project the principles of the Talent Advantaged Roadmap.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in heavy industry design and construction.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred.
• Display a working knowledge of industry standard design practices and phased engineering delivery.
• Understanding of design codes and standards (ATEX, UL, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc.) and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels in the company.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Ability to attain and promote good customer relationships (both internal and external).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word with intermediate skills in Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to safely visit sites to walk down scope and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess (or ability to obtain) OSHA 30.

McCarl's and Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.