Senior Electrical Engineer
Overview:
We are recruiting for a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the technical direction of major engineering projects across a variety of industrial sectors. This role involves managing both the engineering process and personnel on multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost objectives are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the electrical discipline effort on multiple simultaneous projects, ranging from small-scale ($5M or less) to large capital projects ($200M+).
Develop, approve, and manage work schedules for junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
Conduct site visits, perform power systems analysis, and develop comprehensive electrical project plans.
Create and manage key deliverables, including electrical equipment lists, motor load lists, and drawing packages.
Oversee all startup, commissioning, and testing activities as the lead electrical engineer.
Enforce engineering standards, codes, and project specifications, resolving both major and minor technical issues.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineering staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
Minimum of 10–15 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in heavy industry or large capital projects.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
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