Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support and Reliability

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer, Plant Support(Confidential)

Location: Flexible (Corporate + Site-Based Collaboration)

Travel: ~10%

Who We Are

We are a leading provider of sustainable industrial and materials management solutions, helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, we partner with clients to transform complex waste streams into valuable resources.

Our mission is to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions that support a more sustainable and efficient future.

About the Role

Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability will play a critical role in supporting operations and maintenance across a global network of facilities.

This position is heavily focused on electrical system reliability, troubleshooting, and plant support , while also partnering with design engineering teams on system improvements and project execution.

You'll work across:

• High, medium, and low voltage electrical systems
• Power generation and industrial process environments
• Cross-functional plant, maintenance, and engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Support & Design

• Review and support electrical system designs, including:
  • One-line/three-line diagrams
  • Control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Arc flash, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations
  • Coordination studies
• Assist in developing scopes of work and coordinating with external engineering firms and contractors

Plant Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide direct technical support to plant and maintenance teams
• Troubleshoot electrical systems across complex industrial equipment and power systems
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective and preventative actions

Commissioning & Field Support

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide on-site guidance for construction and electrical system integration

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain technical bulletins, best practices, and reliability improvements
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to drive plant performance and productivity
• Ensure alignment with internal standards and OEM guidelines

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• EIT required; PE preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in electrical power distribution
• Background in:
  • Industrial plants, power generation, or heavy process environments
  • High, medium, and low voltage systems

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical diagrams, substations, and industrial systems (MCCs, motors, transformers, protection systems)
• Experience with:
  • Protective relaying (SEL strongly preferred)
  • Tools such as SKM, SEL event analysis software, GE EnerVista, or similar

Other Skills

• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple facilities
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off + holidays
  • Parental leave

Why Join

This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. You'll play a key role in improving reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.