Senior/Lead Electrical & Automation Engineer - EPC Projects
- Little Rock, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead design and execution of electrical power systems and automation/control systems across all EPC project phases (FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
- Develop and approve single-line diagrams, I/O lists, instrumentation data sheets, control panel layouts, and SCADA/DCS configurations.
- Perform and review system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash).
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, IEEE, ISA, and other relevant codes and standards.
- Supervise and support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and industrial networks.
- Interface with vendors and evaluate automation hardware/software, MCCs, and switchgear packages.
- Provide technical direction to contractors, EPC partners, and junior engineers.
- Act as the client-facing technical authority for all E&A systems, resolving design and commissioning issues.
- Drive digitalization and smart plant initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years’ experience in electrical and automation engineering, with at least 8 years in EPC projects for metals/mining/heavy industry.
- Proficiency with ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, and automation programming tools (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Schneider, etc.).
- Strong expertise in PLCs, DCS, SCADA, field instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Medical Insurance
- HSA with Employer contributions
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) with Employer Match