Sr. Electrical Engineer

We have a need for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to be based in Benicia, CA. This is a full-time position with benefits at Eichleay. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working onsite a refinery. Do you have a passion for electrical engineering? Do you support versatile projects? This role will perform electrical engineering in a manner that fosters collaboration.

Estimated Start Date: January 6, 2025

Compensation:  $170,000 - $230,000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity.  The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. 

Move Forward with Eichleay 

Are you passionate about electrical engineering? Do you enjoy supporting versatile projects? In this role you will apply your passion to bringing innovative ideas across a collaborative work environment.  You will enjoy working with several types of projects and markets. You will attend meetings and participate in client field visits as needed in the Benicia area. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Onsite Monday - Friday
• Ensure the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the plant’s electrical systems.
• Design electrical and control systems for engineering projects.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in preparing project budgets.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, and manage RFQs.
•  Document changes in a MOC system.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring work quality, on-time completion and compliance with standards.
• Review vendor’s documentation and quotations.
• Lead the commissioning of engineering projects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reliability of power and control systems.
• Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Work with the Maintenance Department to implement repairs, improvements and support the plant's operations.
• Coordinate updates of electrical documentation, drawings, and data with design/drafting team.
• Review plant electrical practices and standards direct updates to ensure those meet company requirements.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial setting.
• Hands on experience with electrical distribution systems (480V to 138kV), and substations, transformers and MCC’s.
• Experience with hazardous area classification assessments and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.  Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment.   This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:  

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.  
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.  
• Job duties will generally be performed at a Client’s office, client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be lead by our Clients designated project leader. 
• Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each Client location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.  
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.
  
  

Why Eichleay? 

In 2025 we will be celebrating 150 years in business. So, for nearly 150 years Eichleay companies have developed a wide range of project delivery expertise. This legacy continues today with Eichleay, Inc. which specializes in the design and construction of industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities. 

Join a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening and trust earned through results. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.