Electrical Engineer

Location: Hammond, IN
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Hammond, IN. This position will support complex electrical engineering and design projects across industrial, refining, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing facilities.

The Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout design, construction, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design efforts for major industrial projects.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.

• Develop project scopes, engineering deliverables, schedules, and budget estimates.

• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.

• Develop and review electrical designs, including:

  • Underground duct banks, cable trays, and conduit systems.

  • Grounding and lighting systems.

  • One-line and three-line diagrams.

  • Wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.

• Review engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with NEC, IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, and applicable industry standards.

• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, construction teams, vendors, and clients.

• Support equipment procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Perform field investigations and site assessments for new installations, retrofits, and brownfield projects.

• Participate in constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering design experience within industrial, refining, petrochemical, power generation, or manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE/ANSI, and NEMA standards.

• Experience designing medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.

• Experience developing electrical drawings, specifications, and engineering deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering assignments and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ETAP or similar electrical power system analysis software.

• Knowledge of substations, switchyards, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), and protective relaying.

• Experience performing load flow, short circuit, and other electrical system studies.

• Previous experience supporting refineries, chemical plants, steel mills, power generation facilities, or heavy industrial projects.