Sr. Electrical Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on14, East Pitt Street, Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 15317, United States
About the Team
DDS Engineering & Surveying, LLP (DDSE) is an experienced natural gas and civil engineering firm dedicated to providing consulting engineering, permitting, and survey services throughout the Northeast. Our dynamic team comprises seasoned natural gas, civil, and mechanical engineers, surveyors, and construction personnel, supported by in-house expertise in legal, compliance, and safety. We serve a diverse range of natural gas customers, delivering critical services related to transmission, distribution main design, station design, and customer services for both residential and commercial sectors.
Our fast-growing energy division operates with flexibility across multiple office locations, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, and Illinois. We are seeking thoughtful and highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative environment where technical excellence and client service drive our mission.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) to serve as the primary electrical technical lead for gas distribution facility projects and complex RNG/LNG facility projects. This is first and foremost a technical leadership role designed to provide high-level engineering judgment and design oversight across multidisciplinary projects.
In this position, you will act as DDS's client-facing electrical subject matter expert, guiding clients and internal teams through electrical scope, design decisions, code application, and constructability challenges. You will lead the review of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) deliverables, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. While the role involves supporting drawing development and AutoCAD-based production, the primary focus remains on technical direction, complex design analysis, and mentoring junior staff to establish consistent design and review practices.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting projects from design development through to construction, participating in field walks, site verification, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient project execution. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of quality improvement within the electrical team.
Hiring Process
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at www.ddscompanies.com.
Equal Opportunity
DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
14, East Pitt Street, Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 15317, United States
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead PE review and technical oversight of electrical, instrumentation, and controls deliverables for gas distribution and energy facility projects
- check_circleServe as the client-facing electrical subject matter expert during design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings
- check_circleProvide technical direction to engineers developing electrical packages including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and grounding plans
- check_circleSupport electrical design development with a focus on power distribution, hazardous area applications, and constructability
- check_circleCoordinate closely with multidisciplinary project team members and project management staff
- check_circleParticipate in field walks, site verification, construction support, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient project execution
- check_circleMentor junior staff and support quality improvement within the electrical team
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
- verifiedActive Professional Engineer license required
- verified10+ years of relevant experience in utility, industrial, energy, process, or related facility electrical engineering roles
- verifiedWorking knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, grounding and hazardous area requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with natural gas facilities, gas distribution infrastructure, regulator or gate stations, M&R facilities, RNG, LNG, or other industrial/process energy projects. Experience reviewing and supporting EI&C packages in coordination with controls and instrumentation personnel. Experience functioning as a client-facing electrical SME. Meaningful AutoCAD capability and willingness to support drawing or plan production when needed. Experience with field support, constructability review, and construction-phase issue resolution. Exposure to cathodic protection power, controls, or related coordination. Strong practical knowledge of NEC as applied to industrial, utility, and process facility electrical design. Experience with MCCs, motor control, VFD applications, CT and VT cabinets, and other higher-complexity facility electrical systems commonly encountered on larger projects. Experience supporting or reviewing specialized electrical studies and analyses such as arc flash, short circuit, protective device coordination, equipment interrupting rating verification, AC mitigation studies, grounding studies, or related advanced electrical evaluations. Ability to define when specialty studies are required, coordinate with internal or external specialty resources as needed, and incorporate study results into the overall design basis and construction package.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, Dental, and Vision Planscheck_circle401K with matchcheck_circlePaid Time Off (PTO)check_circleSick PayLife and AD&D coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Autocad, Professional Engineer, Nec, Nfpa 70, One-Line Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Conduit One-Lines, Cable And Conduit Schedules, Grounding And Bonding, Hazardous Area.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
Frequently asked questions about Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies
What does a Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies do?expand_more
A Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies is responsible for the following: Lead PE review and technical oversight of electrical, instrumentation, and controls deliverables for gas distribution and energy facility projects; Serve as the client-facing electrical subject matter expert during design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings; Provide technical direction to engineers developing electrical packages including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and grounding plans; and Support electrical design development with a focus on power distribution, hazardous area applications, and constructability.
What are the requirements for this Sr. Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program; Active Professional Engineer license required; 10+ years of relevant experience in utility, industrial, energy, process, or related facility electrical engineering roles; and Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, grounding and hazardous area requirements.
Where is the Sr. Electrical Engineer role at DDS Companies located?expand_more
Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies is based in 14, East Pitt Street, Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 15317, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Sr. Electrical Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
DDS Companies has listed this Sr. Electrical Engineer role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Sr. Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Sr. Electrical Engineer role at DDS Companies?expand_more
Key skills for Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies include Autocad; Professional Engineer; Nec; Nfpa 70; One-Line Diagrams; Panel Schedules; Conduit One-Lines; and Cable And Conduit Schedules.
What education is required for Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
What category does the Sr. Electrical Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Sr. Electrical Engineer at DDS Companies is part of the energy, oil & gas job category on Recrutus.