Senior Electrical Engineer - EPC

Michael Page; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is working with a major industrial EPC firm seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for large capital projects in Greenville, SC.

In this role you will develop power distribution systems, manage multi-disciplinary design teams, coordinate with clients and vendors, and support construction, commissioning, and turnover. A PE or EIT is preferred, with experience in NEC/NFPA/NEMA codes and AutoCAD/Revit.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience in industrial, power generation, or 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 NEC/NFPA/ANSI/NEMA codes and standards.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EPC experience

Power distribution systems

Client coordination

AutoCAD

Revit (Autodesk)

Field engineering

NEC / NFPA / ANSI / NEMA knowledge

Education

PE license or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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

• Permanent Senior Electrical Engineer - EPC position in Greenville.
• Salary of $130,000 to $180,000.
• Hybrid work schedule
• 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.