Senior Electrical Engineer

Role

Join a growing industrial engineering consultancy as a Mid-Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and delivery of power distribution systems for complex industrial facilities across North America. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in the continued expansion of a private-equity-backed engineering business.

Our Client

Our client is a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in industrial facilities across sectors including food processing, grain handling, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. Backed by recent private equity investment, the business is entering an exciting growth phase with significant opportunities for career progression, leadership development, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of low-voltage power distribution systems (600V and below) for industrial projects.
• Develop one-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, lighting systems, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Specify and integrate MCCs, switchgear, transformers, panelboards, and associated equipment.
• Perform short circuit, protective device coordination, load flow, and arc flash studies using industry-standard software such as SKM or EasyPower.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, structural, instrumentation, and project management teams.
• Interface directly with clients throughout project execution, including design reviews, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and technical proposal development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within multidisciplinary project teams.

The Successful Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally within industrial or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing industrial power distribution systems.
• Proficiency in power system studies, including arc flash, short circuit, and coordination analysis.
• Experience using SKM, EasyPower, or similar electrical analysis software.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA standards, and industrial electrical design practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project teams.
• Experience within food processing, grain handling, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Motivated by growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact within an expanding organisation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $140,000.
• Fully remote working
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching and profit-sharing programme.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and educational assistance.
• Exposure to high-profile industrial projects and Fortune 500 clients.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, employee-focused culture with strong retention and repeat business.
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed engineering platform.
• Potential future participation in long-term incentive and equity programmes as the business continues to scale.