Senior Electrical Engineer

blackstar

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Salary

$125,000 - $175,000

Type

Full-Time

Experience

Senior Level

Required Skills

matlabexcel

Job Description

**Senior Electrical Engineer – Power \& Industrial Systems (Pittsburgh, PA, Relocation OK/TX)**

**Location:** Pittsburgh, PA (initial 2 years) \| **Future Relocation:** Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX

**Travel:** Up to 50%


Do something that matters. At our company, we make clean energy happen—and we want you to bring your energy to ours! This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside talented coworkers and mentors.

**Role Overview:**

We are seeking a **Senior Electrical Engineer** to lead the design, optimization, and implementation of electrical systems for pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You'll integrate automation, energy storage, and real\-time monitoring to improve efficiency, ensure safety, and drive operational excellence. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and problem\-solving for high\-impact infrastructure projects.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Design, implement, and optimize electrical systems and power distribution networks.
* Integrate advanced technologies: PLCs, HMI, automation, energy storage, and monitoring systems.
* Conduct arc flash studies, implement safety mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, and regulatory standards.
* Manage projects from concept to completion: timelines, budgets, and quality control.
* Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth and knowledge sharing.
* Oversee procurement of electrical equipment and manage vendor relationships.
* Support commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical systems (preferred).

**Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET\-accredited) OR Engineering Technology with P.E. license.
* 8\+ years of experience in electrical engineering for natural gas, data centers, or industrial facilities.
* Expertise in power distribution, high\-voltage equipment, transformers, generators, and switchgear.
* Proficiency in ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink, or similar tools.
* Strong knowledge of electrical safety and arc flash mitigation.

**Preferred:**

* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
* Experience with instrumentation systems, PLC/HMI design, Pre\-FEED/FEED/EPC projects, and project management

**Why Join Us:**

* Lead high\-impact clean energy projects.
* Collaborative environment with mentors and growth opportunities.
* Opportunity to relocate based on project needs.
* Work where innovation, safety, and operational excellence are core values.

Posted: 2026-03-11