Electrical Engineer - Charlottesville, VA

Description

• Provides technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
• Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints
• Reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs
• Working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects
• Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
• Implement robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability
• Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution
• Champion the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs

Requirements

• Organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.)
• Experience with PLCs
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Masters Degree
• Electrical troubleshooting Power systems Grounding systems Arc flash analysis Switchgear Variable frequency drives Lightning protection Protective relays Single line diagrams
• Minimum of 8 years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance