Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Reports To: Director of Engineering. Seeking an experienced professional engineer to be Senior Electrical Engineer at PENTA. Minimum 10+ years of positions with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in industrial plant power, controls, and automation systems.
• Technical excellence and in‑depth understanding of good engineering practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to coordinate work with staff, clients, and contractors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and need for high level of accuracy.
• Excellent people management and motivational skills; must coach, mentor, and train staff; perform staff evaluations and provide recommendations semi‑yearly.
• Full commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with accurate and error‑free work.
• Require travel within the US and occasionally overseas to clients and facilities.
• Familiarity with latest U.S. electrical codes and safety requirements, including NEC code and IEEE standards.
• Electric power distribution & grounding, design, and operation of low and medium voltage systems in heavy process industries.
• Power transmission, full electrical product cycle, power control and protection systems.
• Setup of GE Multilink Protective Relays or equivalent for medium voltage (5 kV) feeder, transformer, and motor protection.
• Maintenance of electrical systems.
• Safety guidelines related to industrial plant power distribution.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools.
• Proficient in the design of industrial control and automation systems.
• Electrical power distribution, MCC, controls, and instrumentation.
• Power and control schematics development.
• Hardware specification and control panel design.
• Electronic device configuration, PLC program development, HMI configuration.
• Preparation of equipment specifications, cable list, I/O list.
• Development of functional description, load list, one‑line diagram, device location, grounding, and lighting plans.
• Preparation of Electrical Design Criteria for all projects; attend all kickoff meetings; assist in proposal preparation and CAPEX for electrical/controls.
• Maintain and update database/deliverables from earlier projects and add to as needed.
• Near and long‑term department planning; establish goals and programs for each department personnel.
• Maintaining Electrical Department Knowledge Database.
• Travel to construction sites to assist with systems' commissioning.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• P.E. registration required; must be able to obtain registrations across the USA.
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred or B.S. with relevant applicable experience.
• Familiarity with latest U.S. electrical codes and safety requirements (NEC, IEEE).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent people management and motivational skills; ability to coach, mentor, train staff and perform evaluations.
• Commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation.
• Willingness to travel within the US and occasionally overseas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance package including Long Term Disability & Basic Life / AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Company match.
• Three weeks (prorated for the first year) Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Relocation assistance available.