Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Power Systems

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

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.