Senior Electrical Project Engineer

System One; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Foley, AL to lead electrical projects from concept through startup and commissioning. The role focuses on design, construction, and field support in heavy industrial settings.

Candidates should have 7–10+ years of industrial electrical experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70E and related standards. This contract-to-hire position is onsite with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of heavy industrial electrical engineering and construction experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills; able to develop detailed installation packages.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, motors, MCCs, VFDs/DC drives, automation, and process control.
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting and project execution skills.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, IEC, and OSHA requirements.
• Highly valued: steel/rolling mills, HV systems up to 138 kV, EPC/design-build projects, journeyman exposure, predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects from concept and scope development through detailed design, construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Design and review MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFD/DC drives, and high-current bus systems.
• Produce and review AutoCAD-based installation packages, including single-lines, layouts, conduit/tray plans, grounding, lighting, controls, and interconnections.
• Support PLC automation, instrumentation, process control, and industrial communications.
• Coordinate system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers/designers while coordinating with clients, contractors, OEMs, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide practical field engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting support in operating industrial facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Project execution

Mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Foley, AL
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects from concept and scope development through detailed design, construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Design and review MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFD/DC drives, and high-current bus systems.
• Produce and review AutoCAD-based industrial installation packages, including single-lines, layouts, conduit/tray plans, grounding, lighting, controls, and interconnections.
• Support PLC automation, instrumentation, process control, and industrial communications.
• Coordinate system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers/designers while coordinating with clients, contractors, OEMs, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide practical field engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting support in operating industrial facilities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of heavy industrial electrical engineering/design/construction experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and proven ability to develop detailed electrical installation packages.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, motors, MCCs, VFDs/DC drives, automation, instrumentation, and process control.
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and project‑execution skills.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, IEC, and OSHA requirements.
• Highly Valued Experience: Steel mills, rolling mills, finishing lines, melt shops, or metals processing; Medium/high-voltage systems and substations up to 138 kV; EPC/design-build industrial capital projects; Journeyman Electrician or comparable hands‑on industrial electrical field experience; Predictive maintenance, power quality, infrared, or motor-testing experience.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.