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Job Title : Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer

Employment Type : Full-Time
Relocation Assistance Available : Yes

Job Description

The Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineer will oversee the design and development of industrial power systems, control systems, and instrumentation. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a collaborative mindset, ready to work with multidisciplinary teams on diverse and technically challenging projects.

Responsibilities :

• Design industrial power systems, including HV and MV substations, HV transmission, and MV distribution systems.
• Specify electrical equipment and E&IC systems, including low/medium voltage switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, and related systems.
• Perform electrical system modeling, arc flash risk assessments, and coordination studies using tools like ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM.
• Create and/or review engineering deliverables such as electrical one-line diagrams, load studies, short-circuit studies, motor starting analyses, and area classifications.
• Develop project scopes, engineering manhour estimates, and technical proposals.
• Review vendor package drawings and specifications for compliance with design standards.
• Conduct peer reviews for E&IC designs and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Engage in cost estimation, including Total Installed Cost (TIC) development for electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to define project objectives and coordinate design efforts across disciplines.
• Travel to industrial sites or client offices to provide on-site support as needed.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and designers in a supervisory capacity.
• Write and edit detailed technical engineering reports.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensure : Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience :
  • 8+ years in electrical instrumentation and control (E&IC) engineering.
  • Proficiency in designing for industries such as hydrogen, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), oil & gas, and petrochemicals.
  • Familiarity with grid tie-ins and utility providers is preferred.
  • Knowledge of battery backup systems, UPS, and battery charging systems.
  • Experience developing heat tracing, power, lighting, grounding, and cable tray designs and calculations.
  • Hands-on experience with industry codes (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA).
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Tools : Proficiency in ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements :

• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Must be willing to travel to client sites or facilities as needed.

Benefits

Our Award-Winning Client offers an outstanding benefits package that reflects their commitment to employee well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible PTO Program
• Family-Friendly Policies
• Salary + Straight Time Pay
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match for 9% employee contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (95% employer-paid for employees; 50% for family medical)
• Opportunities for tailored professional development and career advancement

Candidate Screening Questions

1. Do you have experience designing HV and MV substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems? Please provide details.
2. Have you worked in any of the following industries: hydrogen, solar, oil & gas, battery energy storage systems, or petrochemicals? If not, which industries have you worked in?
3. How many years of experience do you have as an Electrical Engineer? How many of those years were spent at a consulting engineering firm?

Additional Information

Note : Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

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