QISG
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Birmingham, AL - Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects in the power sector. This includes work on gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems and delivering complete construction packages or power generation islands up to 100MW, supporting data center operations.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Physical Requirements
We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects in the power sector. This includes work on gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems and delivering complete construction packages or power generation islands up to 100MW, supporting data center operations.
What You'll Do
- Develop detailed design deliverables including:
- Single-line diagrams
- Motor elementary diagrams
- Cable schedules (electrical & instrumentation)
- Material take-offs (MTOS)
- Grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and heat trace systems
- Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity
- Design and implement infrastructure systems for process control and monitoring.
- Conduct arc flash studies, grounding grid analysis, and relay coordination.
- Prepare construction packages and support field implementation.
- Ensure designs meet client expectations, industry standards, and project specifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment.
- Provide on-site startup and commissioning support as needed.
- Recognize and communicate scope changes and design updates promptly.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- PE license preferred or actively working toward licensure.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in EPC environments.
- Proficiency with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and field instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Modbus, Profibus)
- Proficiency in electrical design software (ETAP, SKM Power Tools, AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks).
- Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
- Ability to produce efficient, constructible designs with attention to cost and schedule.
- Experience with EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field verification and support.
