Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

Selectek; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Sr. Electrical Project Engineer for on-site or hybrid work.

You will lead the design, execution, and delivery of electrical projects across utility, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of related experience, with proficiency in ETAP and NEC, plus strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team coordination required.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with electrical design and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and delivery of electrical projects.
• Develop schematics and layouts; specify equipment and materials.
• Review vendor drawings; ensure compliance with NEC and project standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and civil teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Sr. Electrical Project Engineer Brookfield, WI | On-Site / Hybrid Full-Time | $70 – 75/hr, depending on experience

Summary: The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, execution, and delivery of electrical engineering projects within utility, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and industrial energy facilities. This role provides technical leadership, project management support, and engineering oversight to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities: Assignments will normally include detailed design related activities such as development of schematics, specification of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motor control center, battery systems, etc.), development of electrical equipment layouts, selection of appropriate cabling for the applications, general layout of conduit and cable tray, selection of specialty equipment, development of cable routing, and preparation of engineering documents to support construction and operation. Develop electrical system models using ETAP. Evaluating voltage drops, short circuit currents, and grounding systems. Perform calculations as required. The individual will work in a project team atmosphere and will be expected to take a leadership role in electrical design aspects of various projects. Review vendor drawings and incorporate into plant design as required. Select electrical components to support project design through development of specifications and drawings (breakers, disconnect switches, switchgear, cable, etc.). Develop lighting system designs and component selections. Participate in project reviews, design checks, and quality assurance steps to ensure alignment with client expectations Lead efforts to resolve coordination issues between different aspects of design (mechanical, structural, civil, electrical).

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of experience related to Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear and Distribution, Utility Interconnection, Relay Protection, and General Electrical System Design Familiarity with industry standards, constructability, and power plant system design, including NEC code are necessary Experience in the layout and design requirements of power distribution systems Ability to independently interpret engineering design criteria and deliver complete drawing packages Excellent communication and coordination skills across design disciplines

Preferred: PE License in one or more states or the ability to gain licensure is desired Experience with renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage, wind, or microgrid systems Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience with utility-scale substations and transmission systems