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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer opportunity in Johnson City, TN.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems for a specialized industrial process and manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for developing electrical designs, equipment specifications, and automation architectures for process equipment and manufacturing systems.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems for industrial equipment and process facilities.
• Develop electrical single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and construction drawing packages.
• Design and integrate controls for automated equipment, rotating machinery, process skids, and associated support systems.
• Specify and coordinate electrical equipment including switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network architecture development in coordination with controls engineers and system integrators.
• Perform electrical calculations including load studies, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Develop equipment specifications, technical requirements, procurement documentation, and vendor design reviews.
• Support design reviews, hazard analyses, construction activities, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness testing.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity requirements, quality procedures, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate electrical and controls interfaces with mechanical, process, instrumentation, and facility systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, manufacturing, process facilities, or related industries.
• Experience designing industrial power distribution and control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC-based automation systems and industrial communications networks.
• Experience developing electrical drawings using 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA, and related industry standards.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and develop engineering documentation.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers