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Senior Electrical Project Engineer

System One
Columbia, MD Remote Temporary
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $90-95/hr
Work Model: Remote – offsite (with 25-50% travel)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering team. This individual will serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering while leading and managing capital projects across multiple manufacturing and industrial facilities throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Review, approve, and provide technical oversight of electrical engineering documentation throughout all project phases.
  • Develop project scopes, engineering strategies, budgets, and execution plans for electrical capital projects.
  • Participate in contractor and vendor evaluation, selection, and management.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal and external engineering resources.
  • Serve as the primary electrical engineering resource on capital and improvement projects.
  • Interface with senior leadership, operations teams, engineering consultants, and contractors regarding critical technical matters.
  • Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) processes.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Plan and execute projects of varying size and complexity while maintaining safety, schedule, quality, and budget objectives.
  • Analyze technical and operational data to establish internal and external engineering benchmarks.
  • Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex electrical and operational challenges.
  • Integrate regulatory, safety, operational, and business requirements into project designs.
  • Act as a technical representative for the organization on engineering projects and contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards, policies, and applicable regulations.
  • Serve as an Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert and provide technical mentorship and training.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and standardize engineering procedures and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 12 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience within the chemical, petrochemical, process manufacturing, or related industry
  • Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and electrical engineering standards
  • Expert knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Experience with electrical equipment specifications, construction materials, installation practices, and commissioning activities
  • Familiarity with medium-voltage power systems up to 15kV, including above-ground and underground distribution systems
  • Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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