Job Description

Electrical Engineer – Natural Gas Facilities (Owner’s Rep)

Location: Charlotte, NC – Hybrid (3 days onsite at corporate office)

Duration: 3-Year Contract

Pay Rate: $60–$72/hr

Travel: 10% (overnight and day travel, reimbursed)

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the Owner’s Representative on major capital facility projects within the Natural Gas Business Unit (NGBU) . This long-term contract role involves providing subject matter expertise on electrical systems across large-scale projects, including LNG and Compression Facilities , while reviewing and overseeing engineering design and construction deliverables from EPCs.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring engineering quality, design compliance, and successful execution of facility development, representing the owner’s interests every step of the way.

What You’ll Do:

Design Review & Engineering Oversight

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on electrical layout and design , including:
• Facility layout, underground utilities, conduit/duct bank systems
• Grounding, lightning and cathodic protection systems
• Oversee power distribution system design and components , such as:
• MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, and panelboards
• Protection coordination, arc flash studies, and short circuit analyses
• Cable routing, installation, and termination in hazardous (Class I Div 1/2) areas
• Evaluate and contribute to DC power systems , battery systems, and controls

Controls Engineering Support

• Review control systems for switchgear, MCCs, PLCs, RTUs , and Modbus communications
• Coordinate with instrumentation teams to validate sensor, detector, and transmitter specs
• Assist with integration planning and network architecture design

Project Coordination & Oversight

• Collaborate with EPCs and utility providers to maintain scope, interface clarity, and schedules
• Oversee system integrators through design review, documentation, and commissioning
• Participate in field walkdowns , construction verification, and as-built documentation reviews
• Lead resolution of design issues and ensure quality across project lifecycle

Documentation & Policy Development

• Draft scopes of work, specifications, and support RFP evaluations
• Develop internal standards, design templates, and engineering guides for NGBU
• Ensure compliance with codes, contract terms, and stakeholder expectations

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 8 years of practical engineering experience
• Prior experience working on LNG or Compression Facility projects is highly preferred
• Familiarity working with and reviewing deliverables from EPC contractors
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design , utility coordination, and commissioning support
• Excellent communication, documentation, and multi-disciplinary coordination skills
• Willingness to travel (10–20%) as needed for field support and meetings

Why Apply?

• Be the technical lead on transformative natural gas projects
• Long-term, stable contract with a strong possibility for continued work
• Work with a leading utility and contribute to innovative energy infrastructure
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and travel support

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