Senior Electrical Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Contract-to-hire after 90 days

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. in Tampa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical power and distribution system design for heavy industrial projects.

You will develop schematics, one-line diagrams, load lists, and grounding plans while guiding project teams. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a PE license, and expertise with ETAP and Allen-Bradley, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably in a project lead or senior capacity.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and industrial design.
• Experience with ETAP for modeling and analysis.
• Field experience in petrochemical/industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities from project initiation through completion.
• Develop and oversee detailed electrical power and distribution system designs.
• Prepare electrical calculations, analyses, studies, and equipment specifications.
• Develop and review schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line and three-line diagrams, power/lighting plans.
• Manage all aspects of detailed electrical system design and execution.
• Assign personnel and resources based on project needs and workload.
• Monitor schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to staff.
• Review and seal final engineering documents and reports.
• Support front-end engineering studies and FEED packages.
• Perform load, short-circuit analyses, and protective device coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Allen-Bradley

Job description

#Eng-IT-01 Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL Hybrid- 3 days in office

Status 90 day contract-to-hire

Experience: 10+ years of experience and an active PE license

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee electrical engineering activities for industrial projects. This individual will be responsible for the design and development of electrical power and distribution systems, including equipment specifications, electrical system studies, schematics, wiring diagrams, power and lighting plans, and grounding plans. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project execution, ensuring engineering deliverables meet applicable standards, project specifications, schedules, and budgets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering design within petrochemical, refinery, phosphate, or other heavy industrial environments. This role requires a strong technical background, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage engineering resources and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities from project initiation through completion.
• Develop and oversee detailed electrical power and distribution system designs.
• Prepare electrical calculations, power system analyses, engineering studies, and equipment specifications.
• Develop and review electrical engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, and grounding plans.
• Manage all aspects of detailed electrical system design and engineering execution.
• Assign engineering personnel and resources to projects based on project requirements and workload.
• Monitor discipline schedules, budgets, and engineering progress to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to electrical engineering staff.
• Review, approve, and seal final electrical engineering documents and deliverables.
• Prepare and oversee engineering reports, calculations, technical documentation, and project summary reports.
• Support front-end engineering activities, including feasibility studies, conceptual designs, FEED packages, and Basis of Design documentation.
• Perform and oversee electrical system studies, including load analysis, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and power system integration.
• Support both greenfield and brownfield electrical engineering projects.
• Specify and select electrical equipment, including switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and soft starters.
• Provide engineering support for facility upgrades, capacity expansions, operational troubleshooting, and ongoing plant engineering needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering education.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably in a project lead or senior engineering capacity.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and industrial electrical design.
• Experience using Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) for electrical system modeling and analysis.
• Previous field engineering or construction site experience.
• Experience in petrochemical, refinery, phosphate, or other heavy industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing engineering reports, electrical calculations, and technical summary documentation.
• Experience with front-end engineering, including:
  • Feasibility and conceptual design studies.
  • Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) packages.
  • Basis of Design documentation.
  • One-line and three-line electrical diagrams.
  • Electrical load lists.
  • Short-circuit analysis.
  • Protective device coordination.
  • Greenfield and brownfield power studies.
  • Power system integration and electrical planning.
• Experience with detailed engineering design and project execution, including:
  • Electrical equipment specifications and datasheets.
  • Equipment selection and technical evaluation reports.
  • Switchgear specifications and selection.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Soft starters.
  • Allen-Bradley experience required.
• Operations and facility engineering experience, including capacity upgrades, operational troubleshooting, and ongoing plant support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other relevant engineering software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.