Sr. Electrical Engineer
Hargroveepc · Greenville, South Carolina, United States
What You'll Be Doing
We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong industrial experience to support the design and execution of complex engineering projects. In this role, you’ll lead and perform electrical engineering activities from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction, and startup support.
You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers, and have opportunities to serve as the electrical discipline lead on small to mid-sized projects.
Estimated Annual Salary - $155,000.00 - $185,000.00
Key Responsibilities- Perform electrical engineering and design for complex industrial projects.
- Develop electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, sketches, and material take-offs.
- Design and develop: Power distribution systems Single-line diagrams Motor control centers Electrical room layouts Motor control elementaries Connection diagrams Cable schedules Grounding systems Lighting and power plans
- Perform wire and conduit sizing, voltage drop, cable tray fill, equipment loading, short-circuit, and overcurrent protection calculations.
- Develop specifications for electrical equipment including switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, motors, and unit substations.
- Apply knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, including 15kV and 5kV equipment.
- Develop electrical installation and construction specifications.
- Produce conceptual and estimate-level designs, material take-offs, and cost studies.
- Review vendor drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with project requirements.
- Review electrical calculations and designs prepared by other engineers for accuracy and conformance with applicable codes, specifications, and engineering practices.
- Coordinate with engineers and designers across other disciplines to support project execution.
- Perform fieldwork to gather existing-condition information, verify tie-ins, and provide construction and startup support.
- Identify and communicate scope and design changes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers.
- Develop engineering schedules, estimates, and man-hour budgets.
- Monitor the progress and quality of electrical engineering work.
- Serve as the Electrical Discipline Lead on small to mid-sized projects and help ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support multi-office project execution and work-sharing efforts.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Certification: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 9 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience with industrial power distribution systems.
- Ability to develop 15kV power system single-line diagrams.
- Knowledge of 15kV and 5kV electrical equipment and installation practices.
- Experience specifying equipment such as: Switchgear Motor control centers Load break switches Unit substations Variable frequency drives Induction and synchronous motors
- Ability to perform short-circuit and overcurrent protective device calculations.
- Ability to perform lighting level and voltage drop calculations.
- Ability to size wire, conduit, cable tray, and overcurrent protection.
- Ability to determine MCC and load center/unit substation loading.
- Knowledge of electrical installation methods and construction materials.
- Ability to develop electrical installation and construction specifications.
- Experience preparing construction cost estimates, engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets.
- Strong understanding of constructability and the ability to develop designs that make efficient use of materials.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems, including PLC, HMI, and DCS systems, is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead technical work and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to perform fieldwork associated with gathering project information and providing construction support.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.