Senior Electrical Engineer - EPC

Michael Page; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a lead Electrical Engineer/Designer for large EPC capital projects in the Cincinnati area. You will guide electrical design from concept through startup, develop power distribution systems, and ensure compliance with codes.

You will collaborate with mechanical, civil, and controls teams, prepare procurement packages, and support field installations. Hybrid work and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience in industrial/heavy-process facilities.
• Experience in EPC, EPCM, or engineering/construction environments.
• Background in medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and NEMA codes.
• Experience developing engineering specs and procurement docs.
• Ability to work with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• AutoCAD knowledge; Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for EPC and large capital projects.
• Develop diagrams, layouts, and electrical construction packages.
• Coordinate design with multiple disciplines.
• Prepare specs, data sheets, and procurement documentation.
• Provide field engineering support during construction and turnover.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Support planning, scheduling, and cost control.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EPC experience

Power distribution

Client liaison

Education

PE license

EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

• Work on complex industrial facilities across a diverse range of industries
• Join a growing EPC firm where senior designers take ownership of projects

About Our Client

Our client is a major industrial EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, and construction management services to process and manufacturing facilities. Their project portfolio spans pulp and paper, chemicals, power, heavy industrial, consumer products, and food and beverage markets.

Job Description

Projects may include new facilities, plant expansions, modernization programs, and major capital upgrades involving power generation, heavy industrial, chemical, manufacturing, and process facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities for EPC and large capital projects from conceptual design through construction and startup.
• Design medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution equipment, grounding, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Develop single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, motor schematics, grounding plans, conduit and cable tray routing, and electrical construction packages.
• Perform electrical system planning and develop conceptual layouts to establish project scope, equipment requirements, and overall design approach.
• Develop technical specifications, equipment data sheets, procurement packages, bid evaluations, and vendor documentation for major electrical equipment.
• Prepare construction specifications and detailed contractor scopes of work.
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, structural, civil, process, controls/I&C, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
• Support electrical systems associated with power generation, plant utilities, process equipment, motors, and critical facility infrastructure.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, including resolving design issues and reviewing installed systems for compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Support equipment installation, testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal EPC project teams.
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost control, and engineering deliverables to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Travel to project and construction sites as required.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience supporting industrial, power generation, or other heavy-process facilities.
• Experience working within an EPC, EPCM, consulting engineering, or engineering/construction environment.
• Strong background in medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and NEMA.
• Experience developing engineering specifications, construction packages, equipment procurement documentation, and contractor scopes.
• Ability to work directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Comfortable supporting projects in both the engineering office and active plant/construction environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Autodesk Revit preferred.
• PE license or EIT with the ability to pursue PE licensure preferred, but not required.

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay between $60 and $80, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Contact: Dom Delia

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7126279