Senior Project Engineer

Planet Forward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Engineer specializing in natural gas facilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead major projects, ensuring engineering quality and compliance while representing the owner's interests. With a hybrid work model and a focus on innovative energy infrastructure, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of natural gas projects. This long-term contract position promises stability and the chance to work with industry leaders, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Travel Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in LNG projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and layout for major natural gas projects.
• Coordinate with EPCs to ensure project quality and compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Systems Design

Utility Coordination

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $72.00/hr

Electrical Engineer – Natural Gas Facilities (Owner’s Rep)

Location: Charlotte, NC – Hybrid (3 days onsite at corporate office)

Duration: 3-Year Contract

Pay Rate: $60–$72/hr

Travel: 10% (overnight and day travel, reimbursed)

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the Owner’s Representative on major capital facility projects within the Natural Gas Business Unit (NGBU). This long-term contract role involves providing subject matter expertise on electrical systems across large-scale projects, including LNG and Compression Facilities, while reviewing and overseeing engineering design and construction deliverables from EPCs.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring engineering quality, design compliance, and successful execution of facility development, representing the owner’s interests every step of the way.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on electrical layout and design, including:
• Facility layout, underground utilities, conduit/duct bank systems
• Grounding, lightning and cathodic protection systems
• Oversee power distribution system design and components, such as:
• MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, and panelboards
• Protection coordination, arc flash studies, and short circuit analyses
• Cable routing, installation, and termination in hazardous (Class I Div 1/2) areas
• Evaluate and contribute to DC power systems, battery systems, and controls
• Review control systems for switchgear, MCCs, PLCs, RTUs, and Modbus communications
• Coordinate with instrumentation teams to validate sensor, detector, and transmitter specs
• Assist with integration planning and network architecture design

Project Coordination & Oversight

• Collaborate with EPCs and utility providers to maintain scope, interface clarity, and schedules
• Oversee system integrators through design review, documentation, and commissioning
• Participate in field walkdowns, construction verification, and as-built documentation reviews
• Lead resolution of design issues and ensure quality across project lifecycle

Documentation & Policy Development

• Draft scopes of work, specifications, and support RFP evaluations
• Develop internal standards, design templates, and engineering guides for NGBU
• Ensure compliance with codes, contract terms, and stakeholder expectations

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 8 years of practical engineering experience
• Prior experience working on LNG or Compression Facility projects is highly preferred
• Familiarity working with and reviewing deliverables from EPC contractors
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design, utility coordination, and commissioning support
• Excellent communication, documentation, and multi-disciplinary coordination skills
• Willingness to travel (10–20%) as needed for field support and meetings

Why Apply?

• Be the technical lead on transformative natural gas projects
• Long-term, stable contract with a strong possibility for continued work
• Work with a leading utility and contribute to innovative energy infrastructure
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and travel support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Oil and Gas and Natural Gas Distribution

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