Sr Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Design Hire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support power generation and substation projects from design through project execution. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong power systems background who enjoys solving complex electrical challenges while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams on critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, calculations, one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction documents for power generation and substation projects.
  
• Perform engineering studies related to power distribution, protection, grounding, and electrical system reliability.
  
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
  
• Support equipment selection, technical evaluations, vendor coordination, and engineering reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and technical troubleshooting activities.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or actively eligible and preparing to sit for the PE exam.
  
• Experience supporting power generation, substations, utility, or heavy industrial electrical projects.
  
• Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage power systems, substation equipment, power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying.
  
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation.
  
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar platforms is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, and NESC, is preferred.
  
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Requirements
PE control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects