Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support and Reliability

LHH US; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability to strengthen electrical reliability across a global network of facilities. The role focuses on troubleshooting, design support, and hands-on plant assistance with collaboration from design teams.

You will travel up to 30% and work in a flexible, hybrid environment. This position requires strong experience in electrical power distribution and industrial systems in heavy processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• EIT is required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and support electrical system designs including diagrams and protection schematics.
• Provide field support for commissioning and troubleshooting across facilities.
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop reliability improvements and technical bulletins.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to drive plant performance.

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

PE License (preferred)

Tools

SKM

SEL event analysis

GE EnerVista

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer, Plant Support(Confidential)

Location: Flexible (Corporate + Site-Based Collaboration)

Travel: ~10%

Who We Are

We are a leading provider of sustainable industrial and materials management solutions, helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, we partner with clients to transform complex waste streams into valuable resources.

Our mission is to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions that support a more sustainable and efficient future.

About the Role

Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability will play a critical role in supporting operations and maintenance across a global network of facilities.

This position is heavily focused on electrical system reliability, troubleshooting, and plant support, while also partnering with design engineering teams on system improvements and project execution.

You’ll work across:

• High, medium, and low voltage electrical systems
• Power generation and industrial process environments
• Cross-functional plant, maintenance, and engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Support & Design

• Review and support electrical system designs, including:
  • One-line/three-line diagrams
  • Control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Arc flash, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations
  • Coordination studies
• Assist in developing scopes of work and coordinating with external engineering firms and contractors

Plant Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide direct technical support to plant and maintenance teams
• Troubleshoot electrical systems across complex industrial equipment and power systems
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective and preventative actions

Commissioning & Field Support

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide on-site guidance for construction and electrical system integration

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain technical bulletins, best practices, and reliability improvements
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to drive plant performance and productivity
• Ensure alignment with internal standards and OEM guidelines

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• EIT required; PE preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in electrical power distribution
• Background in:
  • Industrial plants, power generation, or heavy process environments
  • High, medium, and low voltage systems

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical diagrams, substations, and industrial systems (MCCs, motors, transformers, protection systems)
• Experience with:
  • Protective relaying (SEL strongly preferred)
  • Tools such as SKM, SEL event analysis software, GE EnerVista, or similar

Other Skills

• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple facilities
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off + holidays
  • Parental leave

Why Join

This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. You’ll play a key role in improving reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

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