Senior Electrical Engineer

McCarl's Technical Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pittsburgh is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering and design for heavy industrial projects across various sectors. Responsibilities include managing electrical deliverables, providing technical oversight, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in heavy industry design and construction, with strong communication skills and knowledge of relevant design codes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in heavy industry design and construction.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels.
• Ability to solve practical problems in variable situations.
• Possess (or ability to obtain) OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation of electrical and control deliverables.
• Review and advise on P&ID design.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship.
• Monitor and report weekly on design project status.
• Effectively communicate technical information.

Skills

Electrical and control deliverables management

HMI, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, ladder logic knowledge

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Cost estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

General Purpose

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide cost estimating support for electrical/instrumentation proposals (hours, quantities, etc.).
• 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.