Hybrid - Electrical Project Engineer
Job Description
The Electrical Project Engineer provides owner-side oversight of major electrical capital projects in heavy industrial environments, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient execution from engineering through construction, testing and commissioning. This role focuses on reviewing and validating electrical engineering packages, coordinating resources and schedules, and mitigating execution risks for substation, transformer and industrial power distribution projects across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
Review electrical engineering packages from internal teams, external engineering firms, vendors and contractors to ensure completeness, accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
Examine drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics and equipment specifications to verify technical integrity and identify gaps, discrepancies and potential execution risks prior to construction or outage activities.
Identify and communicate design, scope and coordination issues early in the project lifecycle to reduce rework, avoid schedule delays and improve safety and reliability.
Align materials, equipment, vendors, contractors and internal resources with the project schedule, ensuring that all stakeholders are prepared for key milestones and outage windows.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities across multiple concurrent projects.
Coordinate closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, vendors and utility providers to ensure clear communication, effective planning and seamless execution.
Provide owner-side oversight for transformer and substation work, including equipment replacement, outage coordination and interface with utility companies.
Support the Substation Replacement project by providing execution oversight, reviewing engineering deliverables and monitoring equipment installation readiness.
Lead planning and coordination efforts for the project, including transformer replacement activities, utility involvement and outage readiness.
Review existing engineering and vendor recommendations for hoist control systems and drive the standardization of aging and obsolete hoist controls across multiple facilities.
Ensure commissioning activities are properly planned and executed, including verification of electrical systems performance and documentation of test results.
Apply strong project management practices to manage multiple electrical CAPEX projects simultaneously, tracking progress, risks and issues and reporting status to site leadership.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to understand operational constraints, incorporate their input into project plans and minimize impact on production.
Engage with contractors, OEMs and third-party engineering firms to clarify scope, resolve technical questions and ensure deliverables meet owner requirements.
Promote consistent standards and best practices for industrial electrical systems, substations, transformers and power distribution across sites.
Essential Skills
Expert-level experience as an electrical engineer in industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical or utility environments, with owner-side oversight of electrical capital projects.
Strong technical expertise in substations, transformers, power distribution and industrial electrical systems, including outage and equipment replacement activities.
Proven ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications and third-party engineering packages to identify issues before execution.
Demonstrated project management skills managing multiple projects at once, from engineering through construction, testing and commissioning.
Working knowledge of industrial controls and PLC-based systems, including their role in hoist controls and other plant systems.
Experience reviewing work from third-party engineering firms, contractors and OEMs to ensure compliance with owner standards and project requirements.
Strong communication skills with engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors and site leadership, including the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate with utility providers on transformer and substation projects, including outage planning and readiness.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in heavy industrial settings such as manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical plants or utilities, supporting large electrical infrastructure projects.
Experience in commissioning industrial electrical systems, including planning, execution and documentation of tests.
Familiarity with hoist control systems and their modernization or standardization across multiple facilities.
Ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules that integrate engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities.
Comfort working in an owner-side role where the focus is on oversight, validation and coordination rather than detailed design.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when reviewing engineering documentation and coordinating resources.
Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, balancing priorities and adapting to different plant operations and stakeholder needs.
Work Environment
This is an owner-side role supporting three heavy industrial sites in East Tennessee. The engineering teams, outside partners and contractors are already in place, and the focus is on reviewing their work, providing oversight and keeping projects aligned with schedules and operational needs. The position operates within active industrial facilities that rely on substations, transformers, power distribution systems and PLC-based controls. The engineer will collaborate closely with site engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors and utility providers, typically working standard business hours with flexibility to support outage windows and critical project milestones as needed. The role is primarily office-based with regular visits to plant and substation areas, where adherence to site safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire and personal protective equipment is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Strawberry Plains, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $150000.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Strawberry Plains, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Strawberry Plains,TN.
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