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Electrical Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
La Porte, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Kelly is hiring an Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in LaPorte, IN


  • Onsite
  • 30% travel
  • 6 month contract; potential for extension
  • Salary: negotiable based on experience


Description:


Prepare, check and issue all electrical drawings (One-line diagrams, electrical equipment location drawings, plan drawings, details, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.) and specifications required for the project.

Review and approve MCC, switchgear, transformer and equipment vendor drawings.

Perform system calculations and studies for electrical power systems, as and when necessary – load flow, voltage drop, motor starting, short circuit studies, and relay coordination studies.

Assist in electrical equipment checkout and startup.

Develop technical bid tabulation to support the selection of major electrical equipment, engineered and non-engineered electrical materials.

Assist in the development of project schedules and manpower requirements.

Review and check technical vendor submittals for installation requirements.

Provide regular project progress reports to the Department Manager.

Assist Department Manager in the development of department standards and details.

Perform checkout of skids to eliminate construction and start-up issues.


Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering; open to PhD level

Experience with electrical equipment, including medium- and high-voltage substations/switchyards (up to 138 kV), low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors (up to 40,000 HP), distribution systems, along with associated protection and support equipment.

Experience working in a heavy industrial industry

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