Urgent Need - Senior Conceptual Design Electrical Engineer - Waynesboro, GA 30830

Job Title: Senior Conceptual Design Electrical Engineer

Location: Waynesboro, GA 30830

Duration: 36 months

Position Summary

The Senior Conceptual Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting electrical engineering design activities associated with power generation facilities and large-scale industrial projects. This role requires extensive experience in electrical system design, engineering leadership, project coordination, and technical decision-making. The successful candidate will work independently with limited supervision while collaborating closely with plant personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles and practices.
• Experience with electrical system design, preferably within power generation or industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and direction to engineering and design teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Master's Degree or other advanced engineering degree.
• Experience with control systems design.
• Knowledge of ETAP software and electrical system calculations.
• Experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of electrical component replacement and upgrade projects.
• Prepare and review project scope documents, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Develop and review:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Elementary diagrams
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Electrical layouts
  • Circuitry designs
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, drafters, and project team members.
• Support system checkout, testing, commissioning, and startup activities when required.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships that contribute to successful project execution.
• Make sound engineering decisions independently while consulting management when necessary.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Support large-scale generating plant projects from conceptual design through implementation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of power plant electrical systems and engineering design methodologies.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, design documents, and technical drawings.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong project planning, organization, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with plant personnel, engineering teams, and vendors.
• Capability to manage complex projects with limited supervision.

Work Environment

This position offers significant responsibility and decision-making authority. The role requires a proactive, self-directed professional capable of driving engineering solutions while contributing to the successful execution of critical power generation and industrial infrastructure projects.