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Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Greenville, SC (Primary) | Nationwide Opportunities Available
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support complex industrial EPC projects across the U.S. While this role is anchored in our Greenville, SC office, we are recruiting nationwide talent and will consider placement or long-term project support aligned with our additional office locations in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, based on business and project needs.
This position performs complete design and engineering of complex electrical and instrumentation systems and provides technical leadership within multidisciplinary project teams.
What You’ll Do
Education & Credentials
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Greenville, SC (Primary) | Nationwide Opportunities Available
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support complex industrial EPC projects across the U.S. While this role is anchored in our Greenville, SC office, we are recruiting nationwide talent and will consider placement or long-term project support aligned with our additional office locations in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, based on business and project needs.
This position performs complete design and engineering of complex electrical and instrumentation systems and provides technical leadership within multidisciplinary project teams.
What You’ll Do
- Perform complete electrical and instrumentation design for complex industrial engineering projects
- Apply advanced engineering techniques, analysis, and judgment under general supervision
- Serve as discipline lead on small to mid-sized projects
- Develop single-line diagrams, motor control center layouts, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans
- Produce design calculations, sketches, specifications, material take-offs, and cost estimates
- Develop electrical and instrumentation installation and construction specifications
- Review and check calculations, drawings, and vendor documentation for accuracy and code compliance
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, designers, and project leadership
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Support procurement efforts through equipment specifications and bid packages
- Perform fieldwork and construction support, including tie-ins, startup assistance, and commissioning activities
- Ensure designs meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and constructability requirements
- Support interoffice execution and virtual team collaboration across regions
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred
- 6 years of progressive experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation engineering
- Prior experience supporting EPC projects in chemical, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Ability to perform:
- Load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and overcurrent protection calculations
- Lighting level calculations and power distribution design
- Experience with:
- Low and medium voltage systems (including 15kV power systems)
- Motor control centers, VFDs, substations, switchgear, and transformers
- Cable tray and conduit routing, fill calculations, and construction materials
- Ability to develop:
- Electrical and instrumentation installation specifications
- Control narratives, P&IDs (measurement and control), and instrument data sheets
- Equipment specifications for MCCs, motors, transformers, analyzers, control systems, and valves
- Familiarity with ISA standards and instrumentation best practices
- Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and/or DCS systems preferred
- Ability to act as Engineer of Record where PE certification is required
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Primary location: Greenville, SC
- Additional office options: TX, LA, AL, GA, PA
- Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available
- Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location
- 30 years as a trusted industrial EPC partner
- Long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact industrial projects
- Collaborative, employee-owned culture
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.