Senior Electrical Engineer
ENTEK International
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Job summary
ENTEK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Terre Haute, Indiana to lead the design, reliability, maintenance, and expansion of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at our manufacturing facilities. You will own power distribution networks, utility infrastructure, and central plant operations while ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.
You will mentor engineers, coordinate with operations and external partners, perform load-flow and protection studies, and drive energy
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
- At least 10 years of industrial electrical engineering experience including LV/MV power distribution and system studies.
- Leadership of capital projects from design through commissioning and handoff.
- Expert knowledge of NEC, NESC, Title 24 and applicable IEEE/OSHA standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and oversee electrical infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.
- Analyze loads, power quality, and system performance; conduct or review load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash studies.
- Develop diagrams, specifications, standards, and testing protocols.
- Oversee consultants, EPC firms, and field contractors through QA/QC and commissioning.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, controls, procurement, and external agencies.
- Provide technical guidance for outages and reliability improvements; drive energy efficiency initiatives.
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Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Terre Haute, Indiana. Come join our brand-new climate-controlled facility and be a part of the innovation and growth that shapes this community! Lead the design, reliability, maintenance, and expansion of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems for ENTEK manufacturing facilities, including power distribution networks, utility infrastructure, and central plant operations. Serve as the technical authority for electrical safety, system performance, capital projects, and engineering standards, while partnering with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and sustainable growth.
- Design, develop, and oversee electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, industrial automation, energy storage, and utility service upgrades; lead projects from concept through commissioning and operational turnover.
- Analyze electrical loads, capacity, power quality, and system performance; perform or review load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, voltage-drop, and protective-device coordination studies using advanced power modeling tools.
- Develop and approve single-line diagrams, engineering calculations, technical specifications, design standards, protective relay settings, testing protocols, and other project deliverables.
- Oversee consultants, EPC firms, suppliers, and contractors through design, construction, factory/site acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning; ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, quality, and cost control.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, controls, procurement, utility providers, and external agencies to deliver large-scale improvements, system expansions, and resilient infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance for critical equipment failures and outages; support utility outage response planning, lead root‑cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Evaluate electrical safety procedures, switching and energization practices, lockout/tagout, and hazard controls; champion compliance with NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, Title 24, relevant IEEE and OSHA standards, and applicable utility requirements.
- Identify energy‑efficiency and sustainability opportunities through system upgrades, load optimization, and advanced electrical modeling; mentor engineers and support continuous improvement.
- Ownership and development of electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across ENTEK facilities and projects.
- Technical leadership and mentoring of engineers, designers, contractors, and project teams without having direct supervisory responsibility.
- Support of electrical strategy and infrastructure planning across multiple capital projects and future facility expansions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
- At least 10 years of industrial electrical engineering experience, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, electrical system studies, and manufacturing or process-facility infrastructure.
- Proven leadership of capital projects from design through commissioning, including coordination with contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
- Expert knowledge of NEC, NESC, Title 24, applicable IEEE and OSHA standards, and electrical safety principles.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
- High-voltage systems, central plant operations, automation, energy storage, and utility service expansion experience.
- Experience in battery manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, or heavy industrial environments
- Electrical power system modeling and analysis (EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM); electrical design/documentation (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or EPLAN); familiarity with PLC/HMI systems, VFDs, instrumentation, protective relaying, and power monitoring. Ability to prepare engineering reports, validate system models, and review project documentation. Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft 365.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Maintenance, Project Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain/Procurement, as well as external utility providers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
The employee will be asked to work in manufacturing plants. The job may require the employee to work near moving mechanical parts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals in the plant environment. The noise level in the production facility is usually loud, and this employee will frequently be exposed to the production area. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.
Work occurs in office, manufacturing, construction, substation, and commissioning environments. Appropriate PPE is required where applicable. Domestic and occasional international travel may be required.
ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:
valuing each person and every contribution
doing what’s right, always
pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
to our people, our customers, and our future
When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—
you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.
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