Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer
Direct Hire | Onsite - Hamilton, MS

Sirius Talent is seeking a Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer to join a large-scale manufacturing facility in Northeast Mississippi. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong compensation, relocation assistance, and the chance to lead electrical reliability, power distribution, and asset improvement initiatives across a complex industrial operation.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on industrial environment and has experience supporting substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, protection relays, power distribution systems, and long-term reliability programs.

Why This Opportunity?

• Direct hire role with long-term career growth
• Relocation assistance available
• High-impact role supporting electrical reliability and plant performance
• Strong benefits package plus annual bonus potential
• Opportunity to work with critical electrical infrastructure and capital improvement projects

Location - Hamilton, MS

Located in Northeast Mississippi, this role supports a large, established manufacturing facility situated on an expansive site. The area offers a lower cost of living and excellent quality of life, with convenient access to Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and Gulf Coast destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical reliability and asset improvement initiatives across the facility
• Support substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, protection relays, and medium-voltage distribution systems
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance of electrical infrastructure
• Support and execute capital projects (CAPEX) from concept through implementation
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues in a manufacturing environment
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, and utility providers
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and reliability best practices
• Support electrical safety initiatives including Arc Flash and NFPA 70E compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience supporting electrical systems in a manufacturing, industrial, utility, chemical, mining, metals, paper, energy, or heavy industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure
• Experience with substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, or protection relays
• Experience supporting plant operations, maintenance, reliability, or asset improvement initiatives
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Reliability Engineering experience
• Experience with medium-voltage or high-voltage systems
• Arc Flash Analysis and NFPA 70E experience
• Power System Studies (ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or similar)
• Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Programs
• Capital Project Management experience
• Utility Coordination experience
• PLC, instrumentation, or automation experience
• Chemical, mining, manufacturing, metals, pulp & paper, energy, or heavy industrial experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $115,000 - $175,000+ depending on experience
• Annual Incentive Plan (bonus eligible)
• 401(k) with industry-leading company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Educational assistance and professional development support
• Onsite gym access
• Travel and entertainment discounts
• Additional employee wellness and recreational programs

Additional Details

• Schedule: Full-time, onsite - every other Friday off.
• Relocation Assistance: Available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sirius Talent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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