Electrical Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support major power distribution and infrastructure projects within the energy industry. This long-term contract opportunity offers hands-on involvement in electrical system design, high-voltage equipment, commissioning activities, infrastructure upgrades, and power system optimization supporting critical energy assets.

This is a power systems engineering role focused on electrical distribution, infrastructure reliability, and commissioning. Candidates whose experience is primarily Controls Engineering or PLC programming without significant power systems experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize electrical systems and power distribution networks
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, system layouts, and load calculations
• Review contractor engineering drawings and technical deliverables
• Support electrical infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning
• Participate in equipment testing, startup, and commissioning activities
• Evaluate and improve system reliability, performance, and safety
• Support procurement of electrical equipment and materials
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and project teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and regulatory standards
• Support integration of advanced technologies including automation, monitoring, and energy storage solutions
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades supporting pipelines, compressor stations, storage facilities, and related energy assets

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Experience

• 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience supporting industrial, utility, natural gas, power generation, energy infrastructure, or related facilities

Technical RequirementsPower Systems

• Power system design, analysis, and simulation
• Experience with ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink, or similar power system software

High-Voltage Equipment

• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Generators
• Power distribution equipment

Electrical Design

• One-line diagrams
• Electrical schematics
• System layouts
• Load calculations

Commissioning & Startup

• Electrical equipment commissioning
• Testing and startup support
• Construction-phase support

Infrastructure Experience

• Power distribution systems
• Grid integration
• Renewable energy systems
• Industrial electrical systems

Procurement Experience

• Electrical equipment sourcing
• Vendor coordination
• Material procurement support

Industry Standards

• NEC
• NEMA
• IEEE
• API standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• PLC or HMI exposure
• Project Management experience
• FEED, Pre-FEED, or EPC project experience
• Natural gas infrastructure experience
• Data center infrastructure experience
• Experience implementing arc flash mitigation improvements
• Experience supporting instrumentation systems

Compensation

• $54.00/hour

Work Details

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 24 Months
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Long-term 24-month contract providing project stability
• Opportunity to support major energy infrastructure initiatives
• Hands-on work with power systems, high-voltage equipment, and commissioning activities
• Exposure to large-scale industrial and utility projects
• Collaborative engineering environment with meaningful technical ownership