Senior Electrical Engineer

Design Hire
Charlotte, NC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Design Hire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support power generation projects involving electrical system design, analysis, and project execution. This role is ideal for an engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience who has a strong foundation in power generation and is looking to take on greater technical responsibility while working with a collaborative engineering team.

What You Will Do

Design and develop electrical systems for power generation, utility, or industrial facility projects. Prepare electrical calculations, one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment layouts, specifications, and engineering reports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong understanding of electrical system studies, protection, grounding, and applicable industry codes and standards. Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 4 to 6 years of electrical engineering experience supporting power generation, utility, or heavy industrial projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, or related power equipment
  • Proficiency with electrical analysis and design software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar platforms
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