Senior Electrical Engineer

Pond & Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience to lead diverse projects in oil & gas and aviation fueling systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with technical standards. Responsibilities include leading electrical design, producing engineering calculations, and supporting construction phases. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or actively in the process of obtaining).
• Strong knowledge of IEEE standards, API guidelines, and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for fuel terminals, LNG facilities, and oil & gas systems.
• Produce and review electrical studies including load flow and short circuit.
• Support construction activities including site visits and commissioning support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Pond is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Energy team in Tampa, FL.

This role will support a diverse portfolio of projects primarily focused on oil & gas and aviation fueling systems (military and commercial), with additional opportunities to contribute to renewable energy and utility projects.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead within Pond’s Energy electrical team, supporting multidisciplinary projects across the planning, design, and construction phases. This position is well-suited for an engineer with 10+ years of experience who is comfortable owning electrical scope, guiding project execution, mentoring junior staff, and interfacing directly with clients.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• 10+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or actively in the process of obtaining)
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE standards, API guidelines, and NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Familiarity with additional NFPA codes including NFPA 101, 407, 497, and 780; IBC familiarity a plus
• Proven experience leading electrical design for fueling systems, oil & gas facilities, industrial plants, or energy infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, and applicable vendor software
• Experience preparing and reviewing electrical construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical narratives
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Electrical CAD Designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with clients, plant engineers, operators, and contractors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead and support electrical design for fuel terminals, LNG facilities, oil & gas midstream systems, compression stations, and aviation fueling systems
• Develop and review low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, grounding and bonding, lighting, motor control, heat trace, and standby power systems
• Perform hazardous area classification reviews and ensure compliant equipment selection, wiring methods, and documentation
• Apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements to deliver compliant, constructible designs
• Prepare, review, and seal (as applicable) construction drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, and design narratives

Analysis & Documentation

• Produce and/or review electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, conductor sizing, and grounding
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, panel schedules, load lists, conduit and cable schedules, equipment layouts, and installation details

Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, civil, structural, and I&C disciplines to ensure scope alignment and constructability
• Support controls and instrumentation interfaces, including PLC I/O diagrams, SCADA coordination, EFSO/ESD systems, and motor starting methods (VFDs, soft starters, MCCs)
• Review vendor submittals, packaged skid systems, and hazardous-rated electrical equipment
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical coordination meetings

Construction & Client Support

• Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, field verifications, and commissioning support
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and project stakeholders

Mentorship & Business Support

• Provide technical guidance, redlines, and direction to Electrical CAD Designers to ensure accurate and efficient drawing production
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, supporting technical development and knowledge transfer
• Assist with proposal development, technical approaches, project planning, and client presentations as required