We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of complex electrical engineering projects within industrial facilities. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and serving as a subject matter expert while working within multidisciplinary project teams.
This position is a senior-level individual contributor role with no direct reports. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, support project execution, and develop electrical engineering deliverables for industrial, chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, power, and related facilities.
Design and develop electrical systems for industrial facilities from concept through construction support.
Prepare and review:
Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
One-line diagrams
MCC layouts and elementary diagrams
Area classifications
Grounding, lighting, and power plans
Cable schedules and conduit layouts
Perform electrical engineering calculations, including:
Load flow and demand calculations
Voltage drop calculations
Short-circuit studies
Conduit and cable tray sizing
Lighting calculations
Develop equipment specifications for switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, motors, and substations.
Coordinate with instrumentation, process, mechanical, civil, and structural disciplines.
Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and construction packages.
Conduct site visits, field investigations, tie-in verification, and startup support activities.
Develop construction packages, material take-offs, schedules, and engineering estimates.
Serve as the lead electrical engineer for assigned projects while coordinating with project managers and discipline leaders.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering and design personnel without direct supervisory responsibility.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
6+ years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Experience with medium-voltage systems up to 15kV.
Experience developing electrical specifications, calculations, and construction packages for industrial facilities.
Ability to support projects independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, power, or heavy industrial environments.
Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems, including PLC, HMI, and DCS platforms.
Deep technical expertise in industrial electrical engineering.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Comfortable leading technical aspects of projects without managing direct reports.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Experience taking projects from concept development through startup and commissioning.
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $150,000 annually
Maximum Salary: $175,000 annually
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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration
- 6 or more years relevant industrial electrical and instrumentation engineering experience
- Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Ability to perform lighting level calculations
- Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection
- Ability to perform voltage drop calculations
- Ability to route conduit and cable tray and calculate tray/conduit fill
- Ability to determine motor control center (MCC) loading
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment
- Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawings
- Ability to determine load center/unit substation loading
- Ability to develop equipment specifications for MCCs, VFDs, induction and synchronous motors, unit substations
- Ability to produce 15kV power system single line diagrams
- Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and above/below ground installation techniques
- Ability to perform short circuit and overcurrent protective device calculations for 15kV/5kV equipment
- Ability to develop electrical installation specifications and construction specifications
- Ability to estimate task completion, develop construction cost estimates, schedules and man-hour budgets
- Ability to determine construction material quantities
- Ability to contribute to P&IDs regarding measurement and control and develop control narratives
- Ability to specify process instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, actuated valves and develop installation details
- Ability to size control valves using appropriate software
- Knowledge of instrumentation and controls standards (ISA)
- Ability to act as discipline engineer of record (professional engineering certification capability)
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
- Programming experience with PLC, HMI, and/or DCS equipment
- Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation or both)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time (fieldwork/startup support)
What We Do
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.
