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Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer

Wood
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
Job Description

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer role. This opportunity is hybrid and can be based in Tucker, GA, Greenville, SC, or the Charlotte, NC area. Wood Projects – Technical & Assurance team is looking for a Lead Engineering Professional who want to join a team with a clear vision of the future and a plan for steady long-term growth.

Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required. No Agencies please.

Responsibilities

  • Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks
  • Scope Management and Planning
  • Quality control of all deliverables within the scope of Electrical
  • Interface with Project Management and Client and liaise with other project discipline
  • Develop select engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions
  • Assist in preparation of power system cost estimates and defining scopes of work for project design and study proposals
  • Build internal and external relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal & external service providers or contractors
  • Work with electrical engineers and designers to provide electrical design and deliverables to a variety of projects

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Registered Professional Engineer in one or multiple states preferred
  • Prefer 10 to 25 years’ experience with design for Heavy Industrial Installations
  • 10 years of experience in Chemical, Forest Industries, Pharma/Life Sciences, or Power Generation projects
  • Perform Electrical Design duties associated with project scope of work
  • Experience with Electrical System design, System Studies, Relay Coordination, Protection & Control
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and recommended practices used in North America & Canada
  • Strong ethical standards. High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative. Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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