Electrical Engineer

Location: Hopkinton MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Start: ASAP
• Contract Duration: 18 months (with potential for extension or conversion to permanent)
• Pay Rate: $60.00$65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Yes could be twice a week visiting different sites throughout MA and one site in CT (Waterbury). Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position supports the Engineering & Technical Services group by providing design review development of specifications and overall support of plant electrical instrumentation and controls projects. This individual will be expected to have a high level of knowledge of plant systems that include electrical switchgear motor control centers VFDs transmitters PLC and DCS systems. Working with related discipline engineers the electrical engineer will provide guidance on how to best select and integrate new equipment into the plant. The electrical engineer will also be responsible for managing their own projects related to their field of discipline. The individual will participate in the review of vendor documents providing comments markups and ensuring the projects requirements are being met and comply with all applicable codes and standards. The position is multi-faceted with responsibilities that will vary dependent on the projects needs but will include directly supporting responses to submittals RFIs the review of schedules change orders and will assist in providing on-site construction support. The electrical engineer functionally reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer.

• Participates in project meetings staying informed of project status and actively supporting the projects technical needs as the instrumentation controls and electrical subject matter expert.
• Supports the companys facilities as necessary to troubleshoot problems related to installed systems.
• Assists project managers and other engineers in the successful implementation of projects including supporting the planning execution development engineering and management of capital projects.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with NFPA 59A 70E 40 CFR 193 Article 500 of the NEC and all other applicable codes and standards.
• Assists in the development of project budgets estimates project costs prepares bid specifications performs equipment analysis and selection.
• Responds to submittals and RFIs allowing for their timely response.
• Supports the development of new process and equipment procedures.
• Records information to ensure project is appropriately documented for future regulatory review.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned for their use in future projects.
• Responsible for the execution of projects related to low and medium voltage power systems controls systems security systems instrumentation and other industrial plant related electrical projects.
• Helps to ensure the projects meet pre-determined objectives concerning quality adherence to technical specifications reliability schedule and budget.
• Obtains oversees integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials equipment and services are delivered on time.

• Experience working as part of an engineering maintenance technology or construction project team in support of power manufacturing or process plant construction and maintenance.
• Must deal with short time frames and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Must be independently motivated and able to work without detailed direction.
• Must support on-site construction activities monitoring quality and providing feedback.
• Must have a strong ability to interpret drawings and other technical documents.
• Must have a strong understanding of the technical principles of AC and DC power hazardous area classifications transformers switchgear motor control centers VFDs motors UPS systems instrumentation fiber optics analog and digital controls and systems and other engineering skills as they relate to process plants.
• Very strong organization practices.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills effectively interfacing with stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform basic calculations to confirm sizing of equipment and conductors.
• Skilled with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) experience would be a huge plus.

• Associates degree or higher required.

• 810 years of experience required.

• Position is onsite; candidates may commute from Connecticut or New Hampshire.
• Travel required up to twice a week to different sites throughout Massachusetts and one site in Waterbury CT. Mileage will be reimbursed.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Fortune 500 energy company serving New England. Committed to safety reliability environmental leadership and expanding energy options. Values customers communities and employees. Seeking diverse and talented individuals to join our team.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05433