Senior Electrical Engineer – PEX Power Innovation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
- Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
- Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability
- Provides technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
- Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints
- Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs
- Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited college or university in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
- Proficiency in power system design, analysis, and simulation (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink or similar tools)
- Knowledge of high-voltage equipment, transformers, generators, and switchgear
- Understanding of grid integration and renewable energy systems
- Experience in managing procurement processes for electrical equipment and materials, with established industry contacts for sourcing reliable vendors and suppliers
- Preferred: Experience in overseeing the commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance with design specifications
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
- Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements
- Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.)
- Preferred: Experience with PLCs
- Preferred: Project Management experience
- Preferred: Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects
- Preferred: Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive program
- Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
- Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
- 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Robust employee learning and development
- High internal mobility (we promote from within)
- Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
- Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
- Domestic partner benefits
- Educational reimbursement
- Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
- Employee resource groups
- Employee assistance programs
- Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
- Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
power system designpower system analysispower system simulationhigh-voltage equipmenttransformersgeneratorsswitchgeargrid integrationrenewable energy systemsarc flash studies
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillssafety prioritizationmentoringcollaborationtechnical expertiseproject managementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license