Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation Engineer - EPC Projects

Lexicon

Little Rock, AR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Construction, Construction Management, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Course Coordination, Datasheets, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Ethernet, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Hardware Evaluation, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), IP (Internet Protocol), ISA Standards, Input/Output, Instrumentation, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Mineral/Metal Mining, Mining Industry, National Electrical Code, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Tools, Purchasing/Procurement, Reliability Engineering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Switchgear, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Little Rock, AR
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation Engineer - EPC ProjectsLexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation (E&A) Engineer with a strong background in large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects for the metals and minerals sector. The successful candidate will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical and automation systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across major industrial plants.Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation Engineer Position SummaryLead design and execution of electrical power systems and automation/control systems across all EPC project phases (FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning).Develop and approve single-line diagrams, I/O lists, instrumentation data sheets, control panel layouts, and SCADA/DCS configurations.Perform and review system studies (load flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination, and arc‑flash).Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, IEEE, ISA, and other relevant codes and standards.Supervise and support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and industrial networks.Interface with vendors and evaluate automation hardware/software, MCCs, and switchgear packages.Provide technical direction to contractors, EPC partners, and junior engineers.Act as the client‑facing technical authority for all E&A systems, resolving design and commissioning issues.Drive digitalization and smart plant initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability.Senior Lead/Electrical & Automation Engineer QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering (Master's preferred).15+ years' experience in electrical and automation engineering, with at least 8 years in EPC projects for metals/mining/heavy industry.Proficiency with ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, and automation programming tools (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Schneider, etc.).Strong expertise in PLCs, DCS, SCADA, field instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation Physical DemandsPrimarily office‑based with extended computer use.Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.Periodic site visits may expose the employee to noise, dust, weather conditions, and construction hazards.Personal protective equipment may be required during site visits.Medical InsuranceHSA with Employer contributionsVision InsuranceGroup and Voluntary Life InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation401(k) with Employer MatchEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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