Electrical Engineering Specialist

Salary: $90K–$120K (negotiable) comprehensive benefits

Location: Indiana-East Chicago, Michigan-River Rouge, Missouri-Kansas City & Minnesota-Inver Grove Hts

Duration: Permanent

Overview:

The Electrical Engineering Specialist is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operation of industrial electrical systems across multiple Oil & Gas facilities. This role involves planning, executing, and leading preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for electrical distribution equipment. The position requires independent technical decision-making and hands-on troubleshooting in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems, including:
  
  

– Substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, protective relays, battery & UPS systems, transformers (up to 138kV)

– Induction and synchronous motors up to 40,000 hp and 15,000 volts

• Plan, schedule, and lead:
  
  

– Preventive & corrective maintenance activities

– Predictive maintenance programs (IR Thermography, Transformer Oil Analysis, Partial Discharge Analysis, Power Quality Analysis)

• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Provide technical guidance to plant or contract personnel
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology OR Journeyman Electrician license
• 5 years of experience with medium-voltage (5kV–15kV) electrical systems in industrial environments
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial electrical systems
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard software
• Expertise in installation, troubleshooting, and repair of medium-voltage systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., Infor EAM)
• Understanding of regulatory standards/codes and control/instrumentation systems
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.