Sr Electrical Engineer

AFRY; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Discipline within our Process Industries Division. This role will lead electrical engineering efforts on complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in industrial environments, with strong design and project execution capabilities, and the ability to mentor teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in industrial and/or process environments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, project execution, and construction support activities.
• Experience developing project scopes, estimating engineering effort, and supporting project budgets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure, is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize workload to achieve project objectives efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support business development activities by assisting with proposals, scope development, and engineering labor estimates.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering team members as needed.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, applicable codes, and best practices relevant to the markets served.
• Design and develop electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components for industrial clients.
• Lead the review and interpretation of customer technical specifications, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, high-quality, and aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to clarify requirements and finalize engineering specifications.
• Coordinate and prioritize electrical engineering activities to support project schedules and meet critical client deadlines.
• Travel to client sites as required for project support, field investigations, meetings, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Electrical design

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable

Job description

• Competence area: Automation, Electrical and Robotics Engineering
• Contract Type: Permanent

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Discipline within our Process Industries Division. We are looking for a highly experienced engineer with proven technical expertise who can support business development efforts, contribute to proposal preparation, and provide technical leadership on complex projects. This individual will play a key role in the success of both the Birmingham and Appleton offices by ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

This position is responsible for leading the electrical engineering aspects of projects from concept through execution, while collaborating closely with project managers, discipline leads, and clients. The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for project planning, design development, quality assurance, problem resolution, and client support. The role requires the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities, help define project requirements, develop practical engineering solutions, and contribute to successful project delivery while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and prioritize workload to achieve project objectives efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Support business development activities by assisting with proposals, scope development, and engineering labor estimates.

Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering team members as needed.

Foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, applicable codes, and best practices relevant to the markets served.

Design and develop electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components for industrial clients.

Lead the review and interpretation of customer technical specifications, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, high-quality, and aligned with project requirements.

Collaborate with clients to clarify requirements and finalize engineering specifications.

Coordinate and prioritize electrical engineering activities to support project schedules and meet critical client deadlines.

Work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Travel to client sites as required for project support, field investigations, meetings, and commissioning activities.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution, required.

Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, preferably in industrial and/or process industries environments.

Strong knowledge of engineering design, project execution, and construction support activities.

Experience developing project scopes, estimating engineering effort, and supporting project budgets is preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure, is highly desirable.

Thorough understanding of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills.

Proven ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret data to make sound, fact-based decisions.

Results-oriented with a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Ability to influence and earn the respect of peers through technical expertise, collaboration, and a team-oriented approach.

Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to engineers and designers is preferred.

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you:

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection,401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America without sponsorship

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.