What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Senior Electrical Engineer
Function: Engineering
Reporting To: Engineering Manager – US
Scope: Clarke Energy USA (long-term contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire for the right candidate)
Location: Remote (with 10–20% travel to Clarke Energy, Waukesha, WI and client sites)
Work Mode: Remote
Position Purpose
Produce full electrical designs for gas-powered generation, CHP plants, and Renewable Natural Gas projects, providing support at all stages, from sales through installation.
Key Responsibilities
Essential:
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Function: Engineering
Reporting To: Engineering Manager – US
Scope: Clarke Energy USA (long-term contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire for the right candidate)
Location: Remote (with 10–20% travel to Clarke Energy, Waukesha, WI and client sites)
Work Mode: Remote
Position Purpose
Produce full electrical designs for gas-powered generation, CHP plants, and Renewable Natural Gas projects, providing support at all stages, from sales through installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Design:
- Translate and develop concepts into designs to meet functional and contractual specifications.
- Develop and detail specifications, calculations, and component selection.
- Sales Support:
- Assist in the sales stage by preparing conceptual designs and tender documents to required standards and timelines.
- Collaboration:
- Liaise with Mechanical Engineers to identify project requirements and develop detailed designs.
- Coordinate with CAD Designers to ensure design packages are produced to quality standards and deadlines.
- Project Support:
- Provide documentation and support during design, installation, commissioning, and testing phases.
- Liaise with customers and their representatives as needed.
- Safety & Quality:
- Lead/participate in HAZOP and risk assessment studies.
- Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management policies.
- Site Visits:
- Travel for customer meetings and site surveys (up to 30% travel).
- Proficient in engineering design software (CAD, ETAP, SKM or equivalent)
- Project management, proposal development, scope interpretation, estimating, and risk mitigation
- Strong knowledge of:
- AutoCAD drafting package
- One-line and three-line diagrams
- Arc-flash hazard calculations and PPE determination
- Protective relay and metering diagrams
- AC/DC schematics, panel/equipment layouts, connection diagrams
- Construction and equipment specifications, bill of materials, cable schedules
- DC power distribution design
- Grounding analysis and design
- MV/LV power distribution, substations, advanced switchgear
- IEC, UL, NFPA electrical standards
- Trustworthy, professional, and reliable
- Responsive to customer needs and able to build client confidence
- Effective in time and workload management
- Initiative-driven and result-oriented
- Committed to quality and improvement
- Willing to take responsibility and seek self-improvement
- Clear and professional communicator (verbal & written)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects
- Accurate interpretation of electrical one-lines, schematics, and manuals
- Peer review of engineering work
- Scope, schedule, and cost management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong relationship-building and communication
- Balanced decision-making
- Effectiveness under pressure, resilience, and tenacity
- Ability to lead meetings in front of stakeholders
Essential:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience, ideally in power generation (1–25MW) or Renewable Natural Gas
- Knowledge of low and medium voltage power trains, control/instrumentation
- Experience with switchgear, transformers, cables, emergency power/UPS, protective relaying, grounding, lightning protection, and utility interconnection
- Technical leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training experience
- Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD drafting
- PE (Professional Engineer) registration
- Experience with CHP, microgrid, battery, solar PV
- Experience with SKM, ETAP, Homar
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.