The Planet Group
Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location : Remote within the U.S.
Salary Range : $150,000-$170,000 DOE + performance-based bonus
Our client, a growing engineering consulting firm specializing in heavy industrial facility projects, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and manage electrical engineering and design efforts. This role is ideal for a hands-on design engineer who enjoys managing projects while mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative, flexible environment. Our client offers the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale industrial projects while maintaining work-life balance and growth potential within a stable, people-focused firm.
Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in heavy industrial projects (pulp & paper, steel, cement, power, or chemical facilities). Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as required. Strong working knowledge of NFPA and NEC standards. Hands-on design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment. Experience coordinating internal teams of engineers/designers and cross-discipline coordination. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in power system design, preferably with EasyPower software. Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of low and medium voltage power distribution (15KV, 5KV, 480V) and motor controls. Experience developing P&IDs in conjunction with process engineers/equipment vendors. Working knowledge of field instrumentation for industrial processes. Familiarity with DCS, PLC systems, and control system networks. Proficiency in industrial design for grounding, lighting, and cable tray layouts. Understanding of electrical & instrumentation industrial construction methods. Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage and lead electrical engineering and design for heavy industrial facility projects. Coordinate electrical designs and client requirements with other engineering disciplines. Direct the work of junior engineers and designers in producing construction documentation. Interface with vendors, client personnel, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. Perform power system modeling and analysis using EasyPower (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash studies). Specify and size electrical equipment, cabling, and work with E&I designers on documentation. Participate in site visits and field support (average travel once a month for 2-3 days, longer during start-ups). Support multi-discipline projects (civil/structural, mechanical/piping, and E&I) across multiple industries, primarily pulp & paper. Travel: On average once per month for 2-3 days, longer for start-ups.
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location : Remote within the U.S.
Salary Range : $150,000-$170,000 DOE + performance-based bonus
Our client, a growing engineering consulting firm specializing in heavy industrial facility projects, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and manage electrical engineering and design efforts. This role is ideal for a hands-on design engineer who enjoys managing projects while mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative, flexible environment. Our client offers the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale industrial projects while maintaining work-life balance and growth potential within a stable, people-focused firm.
Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in heavy industrial projects (pulp & paper, steel, cement, power, or chemical facilities). Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as required. Strong working knowledge of NFPA and NEC standards. Hands-on design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment. Experience coordinating internal teams of engineers/designers and cross-discipline coordination. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in power system design, preferably with EasyPower software. Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of low and medium voltage power distribution (15KV, 5KV, 480V) and motor controls. Experience developing P&IDs in conjunction with process engineers/equipment vendors. Working knowledge of field instrumentation for industrial processes. Familiarity with DCS, PLC systems, and control system networks. Proficiency in industrial design for grounding, lighting, and cable tray layouts. Understanding of electrical & instrumentation industrial construction methods. Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage and lead electrical engineering and design for heavy industrial facility projects. Coordinate electrical designs and client requirements with other engineering disciplines. Direct the work of junior engineers and designers in producing construction documentation. Interface with vendors, client personnel, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. Perform power system modeling and analysis using EasyPower (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash studies). Specify and size electrical equipment, cabling, and work with E&I designers on documentation. Participate in site visits and field support (average travel once a month for 2-3 days, longer during start-ups). Support multi-discipline projects (civil/structural, mechanical/piping, and E&I) across multiple industries, primarily pulp & paper. Travel: On average once per month for 2-3 days, longer for start-ups.
#EEM
#LI-RS1
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.