Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

This position involves leading and designing the electrical power distribution and signal network for Gas Turbine projects. The primary focus is on low-voltage systems (600V and below), including equipment such as MCCs, LV Transformers, DC Systems, and Batteries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical load lists, motor lists, wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, and termination schedules.
• Create power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations, illumination level calculations, and maintain BOMs.
• Develop and review electrical, control, and instrumentation wiring diagrams and cable lists using SmartPlant Electrical or SmartPlant Instrumentation.
• Prepare purchase specifications for electrical equipment and select vendors for constructing electrical packages.
• Generate electrical drawing packages to document logic, point-to-point wiring, and system interaction.
• Interpret and design according to code requirements from relevant authorities and applicable electrical codes.
• Regularly meet with vendors to ensure all technical and schedule requirements are met.
• Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent company.
• Respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Utilize SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, and SmartPlant 3D for designing electrical power and control systems.
• Possess working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities.
• Preferred experience with Generators for Gas or Steam Turbines is a plus.
• Comply with all safety policies and report unsafe activities.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Handle various assignments in a timely manner to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying potential risks.
• Develop schedules and manage project designs with minimal supervision.
• Simplify product designs for improved manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Assist Sales, Marketing, and Development Engineering with projects to enhance products.
• Meet schedule requirements for project engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical support during the manufacturing and commissioning of equipment.
• Lead junior engineers and interns, supporting their development.
• Travel up to 10%.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of technical experience in industrial facility power distribution design.
• Experience in sizing and selecting equipment such as MCCs, Switchgear, and Transformers.
• Strong familiarity with the National Electric Code NFPA 70.
• Experience with SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, SmartPlant 3D, and AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards such as NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, and TUV.
• Experience with lighting calculation software like DIALux or Visual.
• Inclination towards computer programming languages is encouraged.
• Experience with Revit 3D or comparable 3D electrical design tools is considered.

Work Environment:

The position is located in Lake Mary, FL, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Benefits include 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, health plans (HSA, EPO, PPO), dental, vision, life insurance, and other optional benefits.

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Once Direct. 17 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time. 100% match of the first 6%. Three health plans: HSA, EPO, and PPO. Dental, vision, and life insurance are also offered, along with many other optional benefits.

This is a hybrid position in LAKE MARY,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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