Electrical Engineer III

JOB-2413
Onsite - Salem, SC, United States
Duration: 14 months (Contract)
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering support for hydroelectric generation facilities, partnering with project managers and site teams to scope, troubleshoot, and execute electrical and hydro-related work. The role supports a high volume of capital and maintenance projects and requires hands-on experience in hydro or utility power plant environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide electrical engineering support for hydroelectric generation facilities
• Work directly with 15+ project managers to define technical scope, troubleshoot issues, and develop electrical solutions
• Support multiple concurrent projects across electrical and hydro disciplines
• Perform routine to moderately complex engineering analyses and prepare technical documentation
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and site personnel to support project execution
• Comply with all safety requirements, including FR clothing and standard PPE while onsite

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
o Other engineering disciplines may be considered if the candidate holds a PE in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience supporting hydroelectric or utility power plant electrical systems
• Experience working in an operational power generation environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or willingness to pursue PE
• Prior experience in a regulated utility environment
• Experience supporting capital projects at hydro facilities

Work Environment & Travel
• Based at Bad Creek hydro facility with travel to additional sites as needed
• Travel to support projects multiple times per week
• Mileage and travel expenses reimbursed per policy
• Per diem offered only for travel to other Hydro sites (excluding Bad Creek base location)

Max pay rate for this role is $ - $58.88 per hour.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.