Electrical Engineer III

Electrical Engineer III
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Contract - 2 years
Pay: $55 - 60/hr
Industry: Power & Infrastructure

About the Role
In this role, you'll combine deep technical expertise with project leadership, designing innovative solutions, improving system performance, and guiding teams from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
• Drive adoption of advanced technologies (automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage) to improve performance and reduce costs
• Implement and enhance electrical safety systems (arc flash mitigation, fault detection, system protection)
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, schematics, and system layouts for both new builds and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
  OR Engineering Technology degree (ABET accredited) + PE license + 4+ years of relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience in natural gas, data centers, or similar industries
• Strong knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)
• Experience with arc flash studies and mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink, etc.)
• Understanding of high-voltage systems, transformers, generators, and switchgear
• Knowledge of grid integration and renewable energy systems

Preferred

• Commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical systems
• Supporting procurement of electrical equipment and vendor coordination

**All applicants must be able to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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