Senior Electrical Engineer

Job details

Posted 01 September 2026

Start date 06 August 2026

Location Ferndale

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference 169526

Job Function Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Overview

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support major refining and industrial capital projects in the Pacific Northwest. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in refinery, oil & gas, or heavy industrial facilities who enjoys working on complex electrical systems from concept through construction and startup.

The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical design, analysis, specification development, equipment selection, and project execution while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, interface directly with clients, and contribute to critical facility upgrades and capital improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Develop electrical engineering packages including one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and electrical design deliverables.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop studies, conduit and cable sizing, grounding system design, and lighting design.
• Support the design and modification of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Develop electrical calculations, technical reports, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare material requisitions and support technical bid evaluations.

Hazardous Area & Power System Analysis

• Develop hazardous area classification documentation and analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, API, and other applicable industry standards.
• Perform power system studies, including:
• Arc flash analysis
• Short-circuit studies
• Protective device coordination
• Equipment evaluations
• Utilize software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower to support electrical system analysis.

Project Execution

• Develop scopes of work and technical specifications for electrical systems and modifications.
• Prepare engineering estimates and support project proposals.
• Generate material quantity takeoffs and support project budgeting efforts.
• Maintain project schedules and budget commitments.
• Respond to RFIs and provide engineering support during construction.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with project managers, designers, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, and design discussions.
• Support project construction, commissioning, startup activities, and facility turnarounds.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to zero incidents.
• Ensure compliance with client, company, and industry safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and quality assurance efforts throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 8-10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting:
• Refining
• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Energy
• Heavy Industrial facilities

Technical Skills

• Experience with hazardous area classification and electrical design for classified locations.
• Strong understanding of:
• NEC
• NFPA
• IEEE
• API Standards
• NFPA 70E
• Experience developing:
• One-line diagrams
• Wiring schematics
• Electrical specifications
• Engineering calculations
• Experience with:
• Low-voltage systems
• Medium-voltage systems
• Power distribution systems
• Grounding systems
• Lighting systems

Software Skills

• ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bluebeam.

Professional Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients, vendors, and project teams.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required/preferred.
• Experience working onsite in refinery or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience supporting brownfield facility upgrades and capital projects.
• Previous EPC/EPCM project experience.
• Strong background in commissioning, startup, and turnaround support.

Work Schedule

Hybrid Schedule

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite in Ferndale, WA
• Monday and Friday remote

Travel

• Local travel approximately one day per week for meetings and site support.
• Less than 10% overnight travel.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.
• Ability to obtain required site safety certifications and badges.
• HHFT Safety Training certification or ability to obtain.
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team supporting critical refinery and industrial infrastructure projects. The role offers exposure to complex electrical systems, client-facing responsibilities, project leadership opportunities, and long-term career growth within a collaborative engineering environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.