E&I Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

E&I Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

• Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.00/hour (on W2)
• Location: Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Onsite)
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Duration: 18-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent
• Travel: Up to 2x/week to sites throughout MA and one site in Waterbury, CT (mileage reimbursed)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Overview

This position supports the Engineering & Technical Services group by providing design review, development of specifications, and support of plant electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects. This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level electrical engineer to build on their foundation and take on greater project ownership in a complex industrial/process facility. The individual will work with senior engineers, and discipline leads to select and integrate equipment, while independently handling day-to-day technical and project tasks within their scope.

The electrical engineer functionally reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project meetings, staying informed of project status and actively supporting the project's technical needs.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems related to installed systems.
• Supports project managers and other engineers in the planning, execution, and management of capital projects.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70E and Article 500 of the NEC.
• Assists in the development of project budgets, estimates project costs, and prepares bid specifications.
• Responds to submittals and RFIs, allowing for their timely turnaround.
• Supports the development of new process and equipment procedures.
• Documents project information for future regulatory review.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned for use in future projects.
• Contributes to the execution of projects related to low and medium voltage power systems, controls systems, security systems, instrumentation, and other industrial plant electrical projects.
• Helps ensure projects meet objectives concerning quality, technical specifications, reliability, schedule, and budget.
• Helps coordinate internal and external resources to ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Approximately 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a facility of similar complexity to a power plant (e.g., manufacturing, process, industrial, or utility environment) — power plant experience is not required.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC power principles, with working exposure to switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, or controls systems.
• Ability to independently read and interpret drawings and technical documents.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work with a reasonable degree of independence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.