Senior Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Multiple - Denver, CO - Tulsa, OK - San Antonio TX or Pittsburgh, PA

Contract Position

Up to $75.00 per hour based on matching qualifications and experience

Benefits include Paid Holidays, Accrued PTO, Available Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match after 90 days and more

Description

Lead the design and optimization of electrical systems supporting critical infrastructure projects, including gas processing & storage facilities, compressor stations, pipelines, and generation equipment.

This is a high-impact role where you will drive growth, operational improvements, and system safety across complex industrial environments - Reviewing power and electrical systems, supporting new projects and upgrades, while providing overall electrical guidance on capital projects from concept through execution and commissioning.

A successful candidate will have.

• Strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable power infrastructure solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical power distribution systems supporting pipelines, compressor stations, storage facilities, and power generation assets
• Support both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
• Integrate advanced technologies including protection relaying schemes and data acquisition systems to enhance operational safety and reliability
• Implement safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems
• Review and apply electrical schematics, system layouts, protection coordination, and utility interconnection requirements
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, and other applicable standards
• Support projects from concept through completion, aligning with schedule, budget, and business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence and safety culture
• Support Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC project phases as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering - Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• 8+ years of experience in natural gas, power generation, data centers, or related industrial infrastructure
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems, substations, and generation systems and assets
• Experience reviewing arc flash studies and implementing mitigation strategies
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools
• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation and HMI systems and control system integration
• Understanding of systems studies utilizing ETAP or SKM software
• Project management experience
• Experience in Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC project environments

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