Sr Electrical Engineer

This position is responsible for leading and designing the electrical power distribution network for the auxiliary equipment of our Gas Turbine projects. The primary focus is on low-voltage systems (600V and below), including the implementation of equipment such as MCCs, LV Transformers, DC Systems, and Batteries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to proposals based on expressed customer needs.
• Design solutions to match code requirements and customer specifications.
• Utilize SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) to design the electrical power distribution network, developing single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical loads lists, motors lists, feeder schematics, master cable schedules, master terminations schedules, and other electrical documents.
• Utilize SmartPlant 3D (S3D) to design the electrical power distribution system, including power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
• Perform calculations, sizing of equipment, cables, conduits, equipment spacing, and illumination level calculations, maintaining bill of materials, and other design duties required by the complexity of the project.
• Prepare purchase specifications and select vendors to construct electrical packages.
• Develop and incorporate hazardous area classification requirements, single-line diagrams, power and control schematics, wire and cable specifications, load lists, and maintain comprehensive cable schedules and electrical equipment schedules.
• Select and specify CTs, VTs, Protective Relays, Motor Controls, Power Supplies, and DC backup systems.
• Specify proper testing procedures per industry standards and customer requirements.
• Establish and document standard design processes and products.
• Simplify product designs for improved manufacturability and cost reduction without compromising quality and function.
• Assist Sales and Marketing and Development Engineering with projects to enhance existing and develop new product schedules.
• Coordinate and manage projects of all sizes with minimal supervision.
• Interface with purchasing and vendors in the modification and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Meet regularly with vendors to ensure all technical and schedule requirements are met.
• Interpret and respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent company.
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure effective and optimized use of resources while providing high-quality design packages.
• Establish corrective actions to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
• Follow up and resolve any pending items found during or remaining after project execution up to the expiration of the warranty period.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of technical and/or practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design (up to 600VAC and 220VDC).
• Targeting seven or more years of professional experience.
• Experience in the design of electrical systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, thermodynamics, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Fluent in MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat Writer, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of database, project management, graphics, technical diagrams, and flow charts.

• SmartPlant Electrical expertise is a plus.
• Experience with SmartSketch is beneficial.
• Minimum two years or significant expertise with SmartPlant 3D in the creation of electrical trays/conduits.
• Inclination towards computer programming languages is encouraged.

This position is based in the office in Lake Mary, FL, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates must be local. The company offers benefits such as nearly 100% paid medical insurance, a minimum of 12 days of PTO, 10 holidays, unlimited sick leave, 401k match, and maternity and paternity leave.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

17 days of PTO
11 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
100% match of the first 6%
Three different health plans to choose from
- HSA Plan – A High Deductible Health Plan
- EPO – Exclusive Provider Organization
- PPO – Preferred Provider Organization
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Many other optional benefits

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in LAKE MARY,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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Salary : $120,000 - $145,000