Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer - 652642 Location: Greer, SC preferred; Augusta, GA, Knoxville, TN, or Pittsburgh, PA may be considered Pay Range: $60–$65/hr. during contract; $125K–$140K when direct, DOE Work Hours: Core hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Thursday and 9:00–11:30 AM Friday. Flexible schedules are available. Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire – 6 months (1,040 hours) or Direct Hire Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package for Direct Hire Hybrid: Hybrid schedule available after direct hire; contract employees work onsite The Planet Group is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer for a growing company in the industrial engineering and construction industry. Qualified candidates must have 10+ years of senior electrical engineering experience with industrial, chemical, or manufacturing design experience. Experience with medium- and low-voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, hazardous area classification, and electrical design in heavy industrial or chemical plant environments is highly preferred.

Job Description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer will perform a wide variety of electrical engineering work throughout the planning, design, and execution phases of complex industrial projects. This position will lead electrical discipline efforts across multiple concurrent projects while working closely with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to concurrent projects.
• Lead electrical design and design review activities.
• Perform engineering calculations, studies, detailed design, report writing, and field investigations.
• Prepare technical specifications and define subcontract and equipment requisition requirements.
• Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Direct project workflow to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Responsible for the technical content, quality, and functional integration of electrical project work.
• Design and review medium- and low-voltage power systems.
• Develop electrical systems for industrial, manufacturing, chemical, and specialty facilities.
• Perform transformer and generator sizing and specifications.
• Apply NEC requirements, API recommended practices, grounding practices, and hazardous area classification standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify project risks, and assist with contingency planning.
• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Make periodic visits to project sites and participate in short-term field assignments as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of technical quality and professionalism.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or heavy industrial engineering design experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; candidates without a PE may be considered based on experience and technical qualifications.
• Strong experience with electrical power, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power systems.
• Experience designing and installing electrical equipment in heavy industrial and chemical plant environments.
• Experience with transformer and generator sizing/specifications.
• Knowledge of NEC and API recommended practices.
• Knowledge of grounding practices and hazardous area classification.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to work on both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically to client and project sites.

Company Overview

The company is a leading engineering and construction services firm providing consulting, engineering, procurement, construction management, and self-perform construction services for complex industrial facilities. The organization supports projects across industries including power, chemical, manufacturing, pulp and paper, cement, steel, and other heavy industrial markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing electrical engineering group and contribute to technically challenging projects while working with a collaborative team of experienced engineering professionals. The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.