Sr. Electrical Engineer

Relocation Assistance Available

Job Title:

Sr. Electrical Engineer

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for planning, managing, directing, and developing all aspects of Electrical Engineering practice to best support production, maintenance, projects, and the continuous improvement process.

• Delegate appropriate authority and responsibilities to subordinates in the areas of production support, maintenance support, and project management.
• Maintain close surveillance over operations through reports, staff meetings, observation, and personal contact to assure project conformance to scope, deadlines, budgetary compliance, and utilization of personnel.
• Ensure the department is technically and organizationally capable of supporting all required manufacturing activities by appropriate staffing and continuous improvement of all existing departmental personnel.
• Manage the electrical portion of the capital budget for the plant.
• Manage and direct capital or operating engineering projects in the role of a Project Engineer, as assigned.
• Focus on and develop department personnel to continuously improve personal performance and the performance of the entire production facility in relation to electrical safety, knowledge, and skills.
• Ensure plant compliance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA Standards, OSHA safety requirements, Federal and State environmental requirements, production utilization goals, and facilities support through proper engineering planning, design, and installation.
• Identify safety concerns, participate in incident investigations, and support the development of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager to develop and recommend budget items.
• Identify training and development needs and initiate programs.
• Ensure that the company's values, policies, and programs are consistently practiced.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Proven experience in electrical engineering, high voltage, project management, reliability, and maintenance within a heavy industrial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in engineering roles within heavy manufacturing environments, preferably in metals, mining, cement, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of project engineering processes, general plant construction practices, building construction, and installation of equipment.
• Experience using generally accepted engineering and project management software.
• Knowledge of OSHA, general EPA regulations, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Availability for emergencies and work off-shift hours as needed.
• Ability to travel to other locations for special projects and meetings.

• Professional Engineer designation is preferred.
• Experience with thousands of volts high voltage applications.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $69.71/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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