Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time and a half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem.

Join this fast-growing design engineering firm, who will be adding 150 people in the next 18 months. The work is designing simple-cycle gas turbine plants, to support the energy demand from data centers. They will make you feel a part of this passionate team with little extras like company-provided lunch weekly, and free snacks/drinks all day, every day. Your input will be heard and valued!

Requirements:

B.S. or M.S in electrical engineering from an accredited university.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively working toward licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical, preferably in EPC
• environments.
• Knowledgeable in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, ElecDes,
• ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, A6132, and Dialux)
• Proficiency in PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and field instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Ability to produce efficient, constructible designs with attention to cost and schedule.
• Experience with EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook)

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed design deliverables including:

• Single-line diagrams
• Motor elementary diagrams
• Interconnect diagrams
• Electrical cable schedules
• Equipment specification
• Material take-offs (MTOs)
• Grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and heat trace systems

• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity.

• Design and implement instrumentation systems for process control and monitoring.

• Conduct arc flash studies, grounding grid analysis, and relay coordination.

• Prepare construction packages and support field implementation.

• Ensure designs meet client expectations, industry standards, and project specifications.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment.

• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support as needed.

• Recognize and communicate scope changes and design updates promptly.