Electrical Engineer III
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Electrical Engineer III
Location: Pittsburgh PA 15275
Type: 24-Month Long-Term Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking anElectrical Engineer III to lead and manage complex power systems projects that directly impact large-scale midstream operations. They will apply advanced technical expertise to design power solutions troubleshoot infrastructure challenges and drive energy innovation. This role requires a balance of deep technical acumen in high-voltage power distribution and disciplined project leadership blending hands-on engineering design with cross-functional team coordination and stakeholder presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect implement and optimize robust electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting midstream infrastructure including pipelines compressor stations and storage facilities.
- Champion the integration of advanced electrical technologies real-time power monitoring networks and utility-scale energy storage systems to enhance performance and lower operating costs.
- Engineering: Implement rigorous safety measures across facilities conducting and reviewing arc flash mitigation studies and designing advanced fault detection systems to protect field personnel.
- Provide definitive technical expertise in drafting electrical schematics single-line diagrams and physical system layouts for both greenfield construction and legacy facility upgrades.
- Oversee complex electrical engineering projects from initial scoping through final execution ensuring strict alignment with corporate business goals timelines and budget caps.
- Enure absolute compliance across all electrical designs and field installations with safety environmental and industry-specific regulatory standards (e.g. NEC NEMA API IEEE).
- Partner with multidisciplinary engineering squads operational stakeholders and project managers to deliver cohesive technical solutions that meet internal and external client needs.
- Conduct rigorous power system design analysis and transient simulations using specialized analytical engineering platforms (such as ETAP MATLAB PSCAD or Simulink).
- Evaluate and specify high-voltage capital equipment including large-scale power transformers industrial generators switchgear and motor control centers (MCCs).
- Procurement & Vendor Management: Support technical procurement workflows for long-lead electrical materials leveraging industry contacts to evaluate source and audit reliable equipment vendors and suppliers.
- Lead the field testing pre-commissioning and startup phases of newly installed electrical infrastructure to verify proper operational functionality and design compliance.
- Support the high-level design and field integration interfaces for localized instrumentation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) packages.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10 years of dedicated experience in power systems engineering OR a minimum of 4 years of natural gas data center or heavy industrial power experience if paired with a P.E. license.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution OR a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program paired with an active P.E. license.
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university. (Preferred)
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. (Preferred)
- Thorough working knowledge and application of national electrical codes and standards (NEC NEMA API IEEE).
- Proven knowledge of power system modeling software (ETAP MATLAB PSCAD or Simulink) along with advanced proficiency in standard PC/Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of high-voltage equipment transformers generators and switchgear.
- Understanding of grid integration and renewable energy systems.
- Experience in supporting procurement processes for electrical equipment and materials with established industry contacts for sourcing reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Direct experience working within Pre-FEED FEED or full Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) frameworks for small-to-medium industrial facility projects. (Preferred)
- Strong understanding of grid integration renewable energy systems and foundational familiarity with PLC logic and HMI architectures. (Preferred)
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.
Required Skills:
Electrical Equipment