Electrical Engineer III

Job Title: Electrical Engineer III

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Type: 24-Month Long-Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an  Electrical Engineer III , to lead and manage complex power systems projects that directly impact large-scale midstream operations. They will apply advanced technical expertise to design power solutions, troubleshoot infrastructure challenges, and drive energy innovation. This role requires a balance of deep technical acumen in high-voltage power distribution and disciplined project leadership, blending hands-on engineering design with cross-functional team coordination and stakeholder presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and optimize robust electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting midstream infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities.
• Champion the integration of advanced electrical technologies, real-time power monitoring networks, and utility-scale energy storage systems to enhance performance and lower operating costs.
• Engineering: Implement rigorous safety measures across facilities, conducting and reviewing arc flash mitigation studies and designing advanced fault detection systems to protect field personnel.
• Provide definitive technical expertise in drafting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and physical system layouts for both greenfield construction and legacy facility upgrades.
• Oversee complex electrical engineering projects from initial scoping through final execution, ensuring strict alignment with corporate business goals, timelines, and budget caps.
• Enure absolute compliance across all electrical designs and field installations with safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE).
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering squads, operational stakeholders, and project managers to deliver cohesive technical solutions that meet internal and external client needs.
• Conduct rigorous power system design, analysis, and transient simulations using specialized analytical engineering platforms (such as ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, or Simulink).
• Evaluate and specify high-voltage capital equipment, including large-scale power transformers, industrial generators, switchgear, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Support technical procurement workflows for long-lead electrical materials, leveraging industry contacts to evaluate, source, and audit reliable equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Lead the field testing, pre-commissioning, and startup phases of newly installed electrical infrastructure to verify proper operational functionality and design compliance.
• Support the high-level design and field integration interfaces for localized instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) packages.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of dedicated experience in power systems engineering, OR a minimum of 4 years of natural gas, data center, or heavy industrial power experience if paired with a P.E. license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program paired with an active P.E. license.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university. (Preferred)
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. (Preferred)
• Thorough working knowledge and application of national electrical codes and standards (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE).
• Proven knowledge of power system modeling software (ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, or Simulink) along with advanced proficiency in standard PC/Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of high-voltage equipment, transformers, generators, and switchgear.
• Understanding of grid integration and renewable energy systems.
• Experience in supporting procurement processes for electrical equipment and materials, with established industry contacts for sourcing reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Direct experience working within Pre-FEED, FEED, or full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) frameworks for small-to-medium industrial facility projects. (Preferred)
• Strong understanding of grid integration, renewable energy systems, and foundational familiarity with PLC logic and HMI architectures. (Preferred)
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.