Sr. Electrical Design Engineer - Contract

Purple Hires Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Hires Inc in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support power resiliency projects involving electrical infrastructure, backup power systems, and mobile generators. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

You will plan, deploy, and operate backup power solutions, review drawings, coordinate with site teams and vendors, and document progress for project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, distribution, and infrastructure.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating with technical teams, vendors, contractors, or utilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, deployment, and operation of backup power systems and mobile generators.
• Assist with developing site-specific implementation plans and SOPs.
• Review and collect electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and site information.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors, vendors, and utility providers.
• Track project progress, equipment status, risks, issues, and operational requirements.
• Support planned and emergency backup power deployment during outages and critical events.
• Assist with equipment validation, site visits, commissioning support, documentation, and reporting.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and technical documentation for project leadership.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Power distribution

Electrical infrastructure

Communication skills

Independent work

Task management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title:- Electrical Engineer – Power ResiliencyContract Duration: 10 Months

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite in Atlanta GA

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred

Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support power resiliency projects involving electrical infrastructure, backup power systems, and mobile generators. The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, and power distribution, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning, deployment, and operation of backup power systems and mobile generators.

• Assist with developing site‑specific implementation plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Review and collect electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, equipment specifications, and site information.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors, vendors, and utility providers.
• Track project progress, equipment status, risks, issues, and operational requirements.
• Support planned and emergency backup power deployment during outages and critical events.
• Assist with equipment validation, site visits, commissioning support, documentation, and reporting.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and technical documentation for project leadership.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Practical understanding of electrical power systems, power distribution, and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with large groups.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience coordinating with technical teams, vendors, contractors, or utilities.

Preferred Qualifications

2–5 years of relevant experience; additional experience is a plus.

• Experience with electric utilities, grid power systems, or backup power generation.
• Familiarity with generators, electrical drawings, commissioning, and operational procedures.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Experience with Caterpillar or Georgia Power is a plus.