Senior Electrical Engineer (P.E.) – A/E : 201774

HKA Enterprises; North Augusta (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Augusta, SC seeks a PE-licensed Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical designs for industrial, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and specialty chemical projects. You will guide power distribution, coordinate teams, and work from concept through construction.

The role involves client interaction, vendor coordination, site visits, and ensuring NEC and API practices are applied. Exceptional candidates who can travel to project sites and collaborate across offices are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Experience in the architectural/engineering industry and large-scale industrial projects.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, and generators.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and API practices; able to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for industrial and heavy industrial projects.
• Develop designs for medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Perform electrical calculations, sizing, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and project teams; review drawings and reports.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, API practices, and grounding/bonding standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Work Arrangement: Primarily based in Augusta, SC; remote consideration available for exceptional candidates who can travel to project sites as needed

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, P.E. to join our team and provide electrical engineering leadership for complex industrial, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and specialty chemical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level electrical engineer who enjoys working on challenging industrial facilities, developing power distribution systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and supporting projects from concept and design through construction.

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering efforts, develop and coordinate medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, provide technical guidance to engineers and designers, and work directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and project management teams.

Why Join Us?

• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of unique industrial and manufacturing projects
• Strong opportunities for professional and technical growth
• High degree of career autonomy and individual responsibility
• Ability to develop and specialize in areas aligned with your technical interests
• Low-red-tape environment focused on engineering excellence and results
• Direct access to discipline managers, project managers, clients, and other key project stakeholders
• Opportunity to participate in projects from initial design through construction and field support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for industrial, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and specialty chemical projects
• Develop designs for medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Perform electrical calculations, engineering evaluations, and equipment sizing
• Size and specify transformers, generators, and related electrical equipment
• Apply requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable API recommended practices
• Apply sound electrical grounding and bonding practices
• Coordinate hazardous area classification studies and develop associated technical reports
• Develop and review electrical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation
• Lead and coordinate the workflow of engineers, electrical designers, and drafters
• Support engineering work performed across multiple office locations
• Coordinate integrated electrical designs with other engineering disciplines using tools such as Navisworks
• Interact directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams
• Manage changes in project scope and identify potential technical and project risks
• Work with Discipline Managers and Project Managers to develop practical contingency plans and solutions
• Support construction activities, including:
• Field verification
• Site observations
• Field reports
• RFI responses
• Construction coordination
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure electrical designs meet applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and project specifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent degree from an accredited university preferred
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Demonstrated experience in the architectural/engineering (A/E) industry
• Strong experience supporting projects in one or more of the following:
• Specialty chemicals
• Heavy industrial
• Manufacturing
• Industrial facilities and process environments
• Demonstrated experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Experience sizing and specifying transformers and generators
• Strong working knowledge of NEC requirements
• Familiarity with API recommended practices
• Knowledge of electrical grounding practices
• Experience with or understanding of hazardous area classification
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience coordinating integrated multidisciplinary designs using Navisworks or similar coordination tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate project deliverables

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel to client and project sites as required
• Ability and willingness to work onsite when project requirements dictate
• Ability and willingness to climb elevated platforms using plant stairs and ladders at client sites
• Ability to work effectively in industrial and manufacturing environments

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a P.E.-licensed Senior Electrical Engineer who can provide both technical expertise and project leadership in an industrial A/E environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial power systems, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or specialty chemical facilities, along with the ability to lead design efforts, work directly with clients and contractors, and support projects through construction.

Exceptional candidates located outside the Augusta, SC area may be considered for a remote arrangement, provided they are willing and able to travel to project sites as required.