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Root cause analysis of electrical failures during startup, shutdown, or abnormal operations Power ... Communicate technical positions clearly to cross-functional teams and senior/executive management ...

Provide technical assistance during facility startup and coordinate work activities with discipline ... Additional Skills (none specified) AllSTEM Representative Contact Info Account Executive: IN HOUSE ...

Electrical Engineer

Belvidere, IL · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Electrical Engineer Location: Belvidere, IL (100% Onsite) Travel: Occasional travel to a nearby ... Participate in machine startup, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and system validation. * Ensure ...

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Electrical Engineer

Odessa, TX · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

... Startup & Commissioning Piping and Mechanical Fabrication (through one of our affiliates) Civil Work (through one of our affiliates) Blast & Paint (through one of our affiliates)

Be part of a small, startup-style team where you'll wear multiple hats and grow quickly What They're Looking For: * BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program) * 2-5 years of hands-on ...

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How much do executive startup electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive startup electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Startup Electrical Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectExecutive Startup Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; relevant certificationsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering; professional licenses often preferred
Work EnvironmentStartup environment, fast-paced, cross-functional teamsCorporate or industrial settings, project-focused
Employer & IndustryStartups, tech companies, innovation-driven firmsManufacturing, energy, technology sectors

The Executive Startup Electrical Engineer typically works in dynamic startup environments, focusing on innovative electrical solutions and often taking on leadership roles. In contrast, the Electrical Engineer usually operates within established companies, concentrating on designing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications but differ mainly in work setting and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Executive Startup Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Electrical Engineer

Lake Charles, LA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

A job at Sasol is a career made by you, with purpose, development opportunities, benefits to support every stage of life and a working culture that embraces flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more.
Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Discipline Engineering Lead, the Electrical Engineer provides subject matter expertise supporting Discipline Engineering and Project Delivery across the Americas. The role spans ongoing operations, capital projects, and turnaround activities with a primary focus on power systems engineering and is expected to own technical changes in the facility within all aspects of power engineering.
Key Accountabilities
Forensic / RCA
  • Investigate power system anomalies, equipment failures, and protection events and develop corrective action recommendations
  • Root cause analysis of electrical failures during startup, shutdown, or abnormal operations

Power Systems Engineering
  • Direct or lead load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and power quality studies
  • Develop and maintain power system models in ETAP or SKM reflecting current facility configuration
  • Establish or update protective relay settings and coordination schedules for facility distribution systems
  • Review and approve electrical equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication packages

Arc Flash / Electrical Safety
  • Lead or coordinate arc flash studies and translate findings into actionable design and safety recommendations
  • Manage and maintain the site arc flash study, ensuring accuracy is preserved after MOC or TAR activity
  • Interpret and communicate Arc Flash study data to operations, maintenance, and management stakeholders

PSM / Regulatory
  • Participate in or lead PHA/HAZOP reviews for electrical systems and power distribution scenarios
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, API RP 500, and NFPA 497 area classification requirements
  • Support the waiver process when deviations from Company or regulatory standards are necessary

Capital Projects / FEL
  • Define the electrical basis of design and area classification philosophy during FEL for new or modified units
  • Review P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams for completeness and code compliance
  • Serve as electrical discipline lead during FEED and detailed design phases

TAR-Specific
  • Coordinate pre-TAR electrical scope including equipment inspection, testing, and return-to-service verification
  • Evaluate electrical equipment condition reports and disposition findings

Standards / Continuous Improvement
  • Develop or revise company electrical engineering standards and specifications
  • Conduct gap assessments against NFPA, IEEE, and API code updates and lessons learned

Formal Education
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering License preferred.

Working Experience
  • Experience performing detailed engineering and design for PSM regulated petrochemical or refining industries.
  • 8+ years relevant experience required.

Required Personal and Professional Skill
  • Serve as technical SME in power systems and electrical engineering for industrial process plant infrastructure; develop and maintain recognition in the field through demonstrated technical outcomes.
  • Lead or support forensic analysis, FFS, RCA, and investigation of power systems and electrical equipment deficiencies, with increasing ownership as experience grows.
  • Direct or lead power systems studies including load flow, short circuit analysis, protective relay coordination, and arc flash; translating findings into design decisions and actionable recommendations.
  • Evaluate complex technical problems, weigh risk vs. benefit, and recommend or drive appropriate actions, including constructively challenging decisions with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Communicate technical positions clearly to cross-functional teams and senior/executive management; capable of guiding leadership toward resolution with appropriate support when needed.
  • Serve as engineer of record for on-site electrical engineering and design.
  • Support and contribute to capital projects and FEL activities, with a solid working knowledge of the stage gate process.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on scope development to ensure completeness and minimize change impact.
  • Ensure compliance with Company, industry, and regulatory requirements including NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, and area classification requirements; support the waiver process when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain Company electrical engineering standards and specifications.
  • Conduct audits and technical assessments of electrical equipment vendors and contractors.
  • Champion the Change Management Process with safety as the top priority.

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