Senior Electrical Engineer

NR Consulting; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical system designs and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

The role involves mentoring Electrical Engineering Associates and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure successful completion of engineering tasks, with domestic and international travel expected.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ electrical design experience, preferably within a consulting firm.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems and building utility services.
• Experience with service and distribution level load calculations, lighting level calculations, and short circuit/coordination studies.
• Capable of executing schematic designs to construction documents.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of power systems, lighting, grounding systems, standby/emergency systems, and power riser diagrams.
• Oversee the creation and delegation of customer Installation & Operations Manuals (IOMs).
• Advise project teams on design and technical issues, making decisions to resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and Design Manager, sales team, and plant supervisors on designs and equipment selections.
• Designate equipment for purchasing, assembling, and constructing Company infrastructures.
• Interact with suppliers on equipment design issues and selections.
• Specify system components or direct modification to meet customer specs.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure quality standards compliance.
• Liaise with certifying bodies (ESA, ETL) for certifications.
• Guide and supervise electrical designers and Electrical Engineering Associates Levels 1 and 2.
• Assist in other related tasks.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Leadership

Documentation

Coordination studies

Job description

• The Electrical Engineer is a senior-level position responsible for leading complex electrical system designs and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• This role involves overseeing projects, mentoring Electrical Engineering Associates, and working closely with internal and external teams to ensure the successful completion of engineering tasks.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and analysis of power systems, lighting, grounding systems, standby/emergency systems, and power riser diagrams.
• Oversee the creation and delegation of customer "Installation & Operations Manuals" (IOMs).
• Advise project teams on design and technical issues, making decisions to resolve challenges.
• Collaborate extensively with the Electrical Engineering and Design Manager, the sales team, and plant supervisors to review and refine system designs and equipment selections.
• Designate equipment for purchasing, assembling, and constructing Company infrastructures
• Interact with suppliers on equipment design related issues and equipment selection
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with customer engineering design and performance specifications
• Maintain clear and organized project documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Liaise with external certifying bodies (ESA, ETL, etc.) to ensure systems meet certification requirements.
• Guide and supervise electrical designers, and Electrical Engineering Associates Levels 1 and 2
• Assist in other related tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years’ electrical design experience, preferably within a consulting firm
• Design experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems and building utility services
• Experience with service and distribution level load calculations, lighting level calculations, and short circuit/coordination studies
• Capable of executing schematic designs to construction documents
• Friendly personality, respectful of co-workers and able to work with individuals as part of a team
• Able to multitask and work efficiently in a demanding environment
• Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative and able to work independently
• Problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Able to take directions and communicate with others
• Able to attend work on a regular basis
• Able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position
• Able to travel domestically and internationally