Sr. Electrical Engineer
PEAK Technical Staffing
Chattanooga, TN
Status: Full-time direct hire
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Experience level: Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.
Compensation: $125,000 to $160,000 DOE
Join our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department in Chattanooga, TN—a city known for its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving tech scene. This business unit supports several market sectors, including industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule, and relocation will be considered.
Typical annual pay range for this position is $125,400.00 - $162,300.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- May serve as project lead on a major project and/or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
- Develop electrical design documents and drawings.
- Analyze and approve the work of others. Monitor the work performed by the team.
- Conceptual and detailed design of low voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, PLC/Client, HMI's process equipment and instrumentation.
- Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
- Lead project meetings and make presentations.
- Perform typical electrical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, short circuit, coordination studies, arch flash, relay settings, conduit fill, lighting, and grounding.
- Develop specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs.
- Travel to client project sites to support field walk downs and as-built efforts.
- Monitor allocated resources to ensure that the work performed is within project estimates.
- Work with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents are provided for each project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in power, energy, oil and gas, or other industrial process industries.
- Experience developing one-line drawings, control schematics and wiring diagrams, electrical equipment specifications, power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, etc.
- Working knowledge of technical Codes and Standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, etc.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Excel & Word.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT, or other design software.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited college is required.
- PE License required.
- Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
PERKS
- Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
- Robust Employee Referral Program.
- Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
- Professional Training and Development.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Peer Mentor Program.
- And Much More!
About the Company
PEAK Technical Staffing
For over 50 years, PEAK has excelled in providing comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions. We go beyond traditional staffing to offer a holistic, on-demand workforce model, addressing every facet of your workforce needs.