Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a growing manufacturing facility in Benson, NC. This individual will support electrical systems throughout construction, facility ramp-up, commissioning, and ongoing operations.

This person will be responsible for verifying electrical installations against engineering drawings and equipment power requirements, supporting equipment energization and site acceptance testing, and working closely with electrical contractors and engineering teams throughout construction.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting electrical systems within an industrial or manufacturing facility and be comfortable working with low-voltage power distribution systems, including 480V equipment.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 3-5+ years of electrical engineering experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or similar facility environment.
• Experience with industrial power distribution equipment, including unit substations, switchboards, panelboards, bus duct, transformers, fused disconnects, and grounding systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, panel schedules, engineering drawings, and construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience supporting electrical installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and/or equipment energization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Comfortable working on-site in an active construction and manufacturing environment.

Plusses

• Experience supporting facility ramp-up or new construction within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Experience with generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), UPS systems, and power metering systems.
• Experience with arc flash hazard analysis and equipment labeling.
• Experience managing construction punch lists, contractor RFIs, and issue tracking.
• Exposure to fault current studies, short-circuit coordination, or protective device settings.
• Experience within powdered metal, magnet, or another heavy-industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with equipment reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, or asset lifecycle management.

Day-to-Day

• Verify electrical installations against drawings and equipment power requirements prior to energization.
• Support site acceptance testing for generators, ATS, UPS, power metering systems, and other electrical equipment.
• Track installation and commissioning progress across unit substations and associated electrical distribution equipment.
• Identify and document electrical construction issues, contractor deficiencies, and constructability concerns.
• Review contractor redlines and as-built documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors on installation sequencing, punch-list items, and equipment turnover.
• Support commissioning and energization in accordance with NEC and facility design standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical power distribution issues during facility startup and early operations.
• Maintain documentation around testing, inspections, equipment status, and electrical system changes.
• Work with equipment vendors and manufacturer representatives during startup and commissioning.
• Support electrical system reliability, condition monitoring, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.
• Track equipment utilization, uptime, and operational KPIs supporting production.
• Help manage electrical system operating costs, utility consumption, and opportunities to improve system reliability.