Senior Electrical Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design and analysis tasks for field projects and fabrication offices. You will manage multidisciplinary teams from inception through construction, ensuring adherence to standards and client specifications.

The role requires a strong background in electrical power distribution, project management, and leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• PE license preferred; FE with PE goal within a year if not licensed.
• Minimum 6 years of related engineering experience in industrial power distribution.
• Experience with IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of electrical power distribution systems for industrial projects, including medium voltage utility tie‑ins and low voltage distribution.
• Prepare comprehensive project documents, drawings, and specifications, ensuring quality and compliance with standards such as IEEE, NEC, and NESC.
• Coordinate tasks among internal teams, external contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget are maintained.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, providing regular updates and ensuring deliverables meet client and project requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technical techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical engineering tasks.
• Support proposals for engineering projects, including scope definition, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Conduct electrical experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to inform project decisions.
• Act as a discipline lead on projects, managing internal and external resources, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings, providing technical updates and ensuring client specifications and standards are met.
• Assist with engineering training, peer reviews, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM

PSS

Job description

Role Summary The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading complex electrical design and analysis tasks supporting field projects and fabrication offices. This role involves managing multidisciplinary project teams from inception through construction completion, ensuring adherence to technical standards, safety protocols, and client specifications. The position requires a combination of technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high‑quality electrical system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of electrical power distribution systems for industrial projects, including medium voltage utility tie‑ins and low voltage distribution.
• Prepare comprehensive project documents, drawings, and specifications, ensuring quality and compliance with standards such as IEEE, NEC, and NESC.
• Coordinate tasks among internal teams, external contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget are maintained.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, providing regular updates and ensuring deliverables meet client and project requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technical techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical engineering tasks.
• Support proposals for engineering projects, including scope definition, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Conduct electrical experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to inform project decisions.
• Act as a discipline lead on projects, managing internal and external resources, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings, providing technical updates and ensuring client specifications and standards are met.
• Assist with engineering training, peer reviews, and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; if not licensed, a FE with the goal to obtain PE within a year is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of related engineering experience, with proven success in industrial power distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in electrical power distribution system design, including layout, equipment specification, grounding, and protection studies.
• Experience working within IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
• Demonstrable ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables on electrical projects.
• Proficiency with modeling software such as ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or PSS is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with occasional overtime and travel as needed.

Publishing Pay Range: $157,000 - $167,000 annually

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well‑being and help maintain a healthy work‑life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work‑life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunities

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.