Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Join our client, a global EPCM, as a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer. In this EPC leadership role, you will lead complex industrial power distribution and power generation projects, influence critical technical decisions, and support the delivery of essential industrial infrastructure.
This position is a based out of Charleston, WV, though remote arrangements are open for contract workers (relocation to Charleston, WV is required should the position convert to permanent status).
For the initial 18–24 months, you will support a high-profile greenfield nuclear fuel manufacturing project before transitioning to other major industrial and EPC projects.
This is a technical leadership role where you will take direction from the Lead Engineer, lead direct design work, mentor junior team members, and drive multidisciplinary coordination across Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls scope.

Key Responsibilities include:

• EPC Execution: Lead electrical engineering execution for EPC projects involving industrial power distribution, power generation, and related facility infrastructure.
• Design & Quality Control: Direct and review electrical design deliverables, analyses, and construction packages to ensure technical quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EIC) scope across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with project managers, customers, vendors, and internal teams to manage scope, priorities, schedules, and technical interfaces.
• Power System Studies: Lead or oversee power system studies and key electrical deliverables (single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding, lighting, cable documentation).
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and direct mentorship to junior engineers and designers while ensuring safe, efficient, and timely project delivery.
• Business Support: Support business development and customer relationship efforts with strong technical credibility and practical execution solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience Level: 7–15+ years of relevant experience in industrial electrical and/or I&C engineering.
• Technical Depth: Must possess either strong Electrical experience with working knowledge of I&C OR strong I&C experience with working knowledge of Electrical systems.
• Project Experience: Proven track record leading electrical or EIC work within an EPC or design-build project environment.
• Citizenship / Eligibility:
  
  • US Citizens: Required for initial nuclear project scope.
  • Canadian Candidates: Considered if you possess specific Fuel Manufacturing Nuclear experience (note: must be familiar with fuel manufacturing safety codes and standards, distinct from Canadian power generation nuclear).
• Location & Travel: Based in Charleston, WV (remote permitted for contractors with relocation required upon permanent conversion). Typical travel of 15%–25% as required for project needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience in heavy industrial, energy, or chemical markets.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage systems and power generation facilities.
• Familiarity with control systems integration, field instrumentation, and multidisciplinary design coordination tools.

If you are a driven Senior EIC Engineer looking to lead key industrial infrastructure projects with a premier global engineering firm, we invite you to apply to this fantastic opportunity!


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