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Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will act as the Owner’s Representative for capital project execution, ensuring effective collaboration and communication with engineering contractors during the FEED/FEL-3 process. You will coordinate and lead meetings with subject matter experts, site personnel, and contractors, while also conducting bid walks and responding to requests for information promptly. Your role will encompass supporting project management through all phases, advocating for safety, preparing bid packages, and managing construction contractors.

Responsibilities

+ Act as Owner’s Representative for capital project execution.

+ Liaise with engineering contractors during the FEED/FEL-3 process for ISBL and OSBL equipment.

+ Review approval drawings and provide feedback.

+ Coordinate and lead meetings with SMEs, site personnel, and engineering contractors.

+ Conduct bid walks with contractors in the field for budgetary and firm proposals.

+ Respond to RFIs in a timely manner.

+ Support the management of projects through final project closure, including scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation.

+ Advocate for strong safety awareness and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.

+ Prepare bid packages and requests for proposals for materials, equipment, and services.

+ Condition bids received to ensure lowest-cost vendor selection.

+ Manage construction contractors for execution of field work in the electrical & instrumentation disciplines.

+ Work with construction coordinators in planning project construction activities.

+ Interface with key site and company personnel to maximize resource utilization.

+ Review electrical & instrumentation engineering deliverables.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred.

+ 5 years of project engineering work experience, preferably in chemical or heavy industry, continuous process plant, or a design engineering firm.

+ Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation systems such as electrical load list, power/grounding/lighting system design, transformers/switchgears/MCC design.

+ Basic understanding of industrial work practices related to Health, Safety, and Environmental impacts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Work experience in oil, petrochemical, or chemical operating facilities.

+ Experience in operations, technology, maintenance, construction, construction management, or HSE.

+ Previous experience in an operating industrial facility (chemical, petrochemical, or other heavy manufacturing).

+ SAP software knowledge preferred.

+ Working knowledge of project management processes, including stage gate processes.

+ Working knowledge of project control functions and their application to capital projects.

Work Environment

The position is primarily onsite in Colonial Heights, involving work in large modular structures, both indoor and outdoor. It is field-based rather than design-focused, with occasional travel to engineering firm offices. Expect a collaborative environment with autonomy and leadership opportunities, supporting a large organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.