Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power

What you will do:

As our Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and execution of complex power distribution and control projects. Your work ensures systems meet customer needs while adhering to strict quality, safety, and budget requirements. This position is based at our Birmingham, AL location and is key to driving technical innovation and mentorship across the team.

The job:

Every day, you will perform detailed engineering calculations, transformer sizing, cable routing, short circuit analysis, and Arc Flash studies while guiding project execution from design through implementation. You will create technical specifications, develop models in SKM or EasyPower, coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers, and ensure that project scopes, budgets, and timelines are met. You will lead panel design, layout planning, and fieldwork support, produce detailed drawings and installation documents, and guide testing, commissioning, and startup efforts. You will also supervise engineering teams, provide mentorship, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

The skills you will need:

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 8+ years of relevant electrical design or engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and SKM or EasyPower
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Experience with control panels, power systems, motor control centers, and grounding systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred

Questions you may have:

When you are considering a new job, it's normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays per year.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options!
• What are the hours? This is a full-time role with standard hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, flexibility is needed for evenings, weekends, or longer shifts based on job site needs.
• Will I need to travel? This position is based out of our office located at 5201 Princeton Way, Hoover, AL 3522 and travel to customer sites is required and may include long-distance driving and overnight stays.

We will share more details during the interview and let you know about next steps if you meet the job requirements.

A little bit about us:

SJE has been a leader in the water and wastewater industry since 1975. Founded by an entrepreneur in Detroit Lakes, MN, we now have over 800 employees across 15 locations worldwide and have customers on every continent except Antarctica. We are known for our innovation, high-quality products, and exceptional customer service.

SJE offers competitive wages, health insurance, full benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, extensive corporate training program, 401(k) plans and up to 23 paid days off during the first year. Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. EOE/Drug Testing.