Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job in
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, 29610, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Windermere Executive Search and Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead engineering and design for heavy industrial projects (power, chemical, pulp & paper, metals, manufacturing). You’ll drive scope from concept through IFC, coordinating across disciplines and vendors to deliver safe, code‑compliant, constructible designs.
What You’ll Do- Own electrical scope, budget, and schedule; plan and oversee design activities.
- Develop and check deliverables:
load lists, single‑line diagrams, motor elementaries, electrical room layouts, grounding/lighting plans & details, power plans with raceway routing, cable lists, and equipment specifications
. - Apply NEC/NFPA and hazardous area classification (Class/Div or Zone) to drive equipment selection and layouts.
- Produce PFD/P&s, interpret process equipment lists, and align with GA drawings.
- Lead interdisciplinary coordination; integrate with civil/structural, mechanical, process, and I&C.
- Review vendor submittals; extract electrical requirements and resolve gaps.
- Support field walks, data gathering, and construction/commissioning queries.
- Build/maintain design schedules and logic ties with other disciplines.
- Lead and mentor electrical engineers/designers; perform QA/QC of calculations and drawings.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET); ability to obtain P.E. is required.
- 10+ years in consulting/industrial electrical design.
- Deep knowledge of NEC
, power distribution (MV/LV), equipment specs, hazardous locations, grounding, and lighting. - Demonstrated experience turning process information (P&IDs, equipment lists) into complete electrical scope.
- Proven cross‑discipline coordination and vendor interface skills.
- AutoCAD and Revit proficiency; strong Word/Excel/Outlook.
- Clear written/verbal communication; analytical, organized, and proactive.
- Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Willingness to travel to client sites for field data and reviews.
- Prior EPC/EPCM or owner’s engineer experience in heavy industry.
- Familiarity with arc‑flash studies, short‑circuit/coordination, and construction support workflows.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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