Senior I&C Engineer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join an engineering team. The position emphasizes designing electrical systems for various industrial applications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in an industrial or process control environment. Responsibilities include developing electrical designs, supporting commissioning activities, and ensuring customer requirements are met. The role offers a challenging and innovative work environment with a focus on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in industrial or process control environments.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and test electrical systems and components.
• Strong application of engineering and mathematical principles in system design.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute customer requirements in compliance with applicable codes.
• Develop electrical designs including grounding systems and control panel layouts.
• Support commissioning activities and provide post-startup technical support.

Skills

Design and development of electrical systems

Technical research

Client-facing communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Understanding of process control fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded industrial automation and process control solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team. This organization partners with leading manufacturers and serves a diverse client base across industries, including oil & gas, chemical processing, power generation, food & beverage, mining & metals, life sciences, pulp & paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM, and nuclear.

This is an opportunity to work in a technically challenging, customer-focused environment that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute customer requirements in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC) across industrial environments
• Develop electrical designs including: grounding systems, heat tracing systems, lighting layouts, control panel layouts, and single-line and three-line diagrams (low voltage systems)
• Perform cable tray and conduit sizing calculations
• Support commissioning activities and provide post-startup technical support
• Participate in on‑call rotation and support 24/7 customer service requirements
• Contribute to preventive maintenance programs and emergency response efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 7+ years of relevant experience in industrial or process control environments
• Proven ability to design, develop, and test electrical systems and components
• Solid understanding of process control fundamentals
• Strong application of engineering and mathematical principles in system design
• Experience conducting technical research and implementing design improvements
• Ability to mentor or guide junior engineers
• Strong client‑facing communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel (including occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to participate in on‑call support rotations

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams to solve problems and drive outcomes
• Customer Focus: Demonstrates a proactive approach to understanding and meeting client needs
• Integrity: Acts with accountability, professionalism, and ethical responsibility