Electrical Engineer (II, III, Senior)

Company Overview

CW Services is a full-service general contractor providing engineering and construction services with a resume of successful projects across North America. Our engineering team delivers a vast array of engineering, design, and professional services. From coal and aggregate process facilities to material handling systems, CW Services works to solve the most complex industrial design and construction challenges.

We are committed to delivering high-quality work while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of electrical power distribution, equipment, and industrial control systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing electrical designs, performing engineering calculations, preparing technical documentation, and coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

This position will support projects from initial design and engineering through construction, startup, and commissioning, with opportunities to contribute to industrial automation and PLC/HMI control systems.

Essential Job Function

Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and modify electrical engineering drawings, schematics, lighting layouts, power distribution plans, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Perform electrical load calculations, circuit sizing, voltage drop calculations, and arc-flash analyses.
• Design and specify electrical power distribution systems, equipment, motor controls, and related industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Prepare electrical design documentation, technical specifications, equipment schedules, and testing procedures.
• Review electrical drawings and designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements, including NEC and IEEE standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil/structural, controls, and construction teams to ensure integrated project design and execution.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and budget management to ensure assigned deliverables meet project scope and deadlines.
• Provide technical support to field personnel during construction, installation, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs as required to support industrial control systems.
• Participate in field investigations, equipment assessments, and customer meetings to establish project requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to communicate design requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure the quality and completeness of project deliverables.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support project execution, startup, and commissioning activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industrial power distribution, motor control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design, drafting, and drawing development.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, and relevant NFPA standards.
• Ability to perform electrical engineering calculations, analyze results, and develop practical design solutions.
• Familiarity with arc-flash analysis, short-circuit calculations, protective device coordination, and electrical system studies.
• Understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, equipment specifications, technical documentation, and construction drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to clients, contractors, and project team members.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as required to support project execution.

What you offer (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering design, power distribution, circuit analysis, or industrial electrical systems (Engineer II).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and analysis, including increased project responsibility and technical leadership (Engineer III).
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and analysis, including advanced technical expertise and project leadership (Senior Engineer).
• Experience with industrial power distribution, motor control centers, electrical equipment, and associated systems.
• Experience performing electrical engineering calculations and developing construction-ready electrical drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation systems is preferred.
• Experience in mining, coal, aggregate, power, or other heavy industrial sectors is preferred.
• Experience supporting field construction, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

What we offer (Company Benefits):

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular, 40 hours per week.

Job Location(s)

• Ashland, KY, United States

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person