Electrical Engineering I - Remote

Job type Contract
Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals
Job Function Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support refinery and industrial capital projects in the Pacific Northwest. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments who is looking to contribute to complex facility upgrades, maintenance projects, and capital improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team and be responsible for developing electrical designs, performing engineering calculations, preparing project deliverables, and supporting construction and commissioning activities. This role offers direct exposure to operating industrial facilities and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative project environment.
Electrical Engineering & Design
Develop electrical engineering packages including:
Lighting layouts
Construction work packages
Conduit and cable sizing
Grounding and lighting design
Develop electrical specifications and technical documentation for equipment and system modifications.
Assemble engineering and construction work packages for review and approval.
Support low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
Perform engineering studies and analyses including:
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, API, and industry electrical safety standards.
Project Execution
Develop scopes of work and support project planning efforts.
Prepare material requisitions and review vendor submittals.
Generate material takeoffs and support cost estimating activities.
Assist with project budgeting and schedule development.
Respond to RFIs and provide technical support during construction activities.
Support commissioning, startup, and facility turnaround projects.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, vendors, and field personnel.
Participate in project meetings and design reviews.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
Review project deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Safety & Quality
Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
Deliver quality work while maintaining project schedules and budget commitments.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Heavy Industrial facilities
Electrical calculations
Lighting systems
Voltage drop analysis
Cable sizing
Software Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage schedules and project priorities effectively.
Experience working onsite at refineries or heavy industrial facilities.
Experience supporting brownfield projects and facility upgrades.
Familiarity with power systems analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
Previous EPC/EPCM project experience.
Monday and Friday remote
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel to nearby refinery and industrial facilities.
Local site visits and project meetings required.
Minimal overnight travel anticipated.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.
Ability to obtain required site-specific safety training and badges.
Participation in drug and alcohol testing programs.
This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team supporting critical refinery and industrial infrastructure projects. The position offers hands-on involvement with facility operations, capital projects, electrical system design, and multidisciplinary project execution while providing long-term career growth potential.
disability; veteran status; genetic information;