The Planet Group · 1 week ago
Senior Area Electrical Engineer (La Porte, IN)
La Porte, IN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking a Senior Area Electrical Engineer to support a portfolio of industrial production facilities. This role provides subject-matter expertise for electrical infrastructure and reliability across multiple operating sites, ensuring systems are safe and optimized for performance.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for electrical systems across industrial production facilities
Support:
138kV substations
High / Medium / Low voltage switchgear
MCCs
VFDs
UPS and battery systems
DCS and PLC interfaces
Large motors and excitation controls
Develop electrical major maintenance scopes, budgets, and execution strategies
Identify and assess condition-based monitoring (CBM) tools such as infrared, ultrasonic, vibration, and signature analysis
Review reliability data and drive corrective actions
Review and approve electrical changes through Management of Change (MOC) processes
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with engineering standards
Create and review electrical PMs, work instructions, and procedures
Support major maintenance, upgrades, and new plant startups
Perform loop checks and functional testing prior to startup
Support plant restarts and troubleshooting activities
Provide electrical scope development, estimates, and technical documentation for capital improvement and re-life projects
Support project execution teams for major installations and upgrades
Supervise and assess electrical contractors for scope, quality, and compliance
Train and support plant personnel on NFPA 70E electrical safety
Perform electrical safety training at site locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial operations
Strong background in high voltage electrical systems and power distribution
Experience supporting substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and large motors
Knowledge of NEC / NFPA 70
Knowledge of NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
Knowledge of NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and restore plant operations
Ability to work independently across multiple sites in a matrixed organization
Strong communication and leadership-by-influence skills
Willingness to travel 25–40%
Preferred
Experience supporting chemical, refining, steel, industrial gas, or energy facilities
Expertise with large motors up to 35,000 HP
Experience with relay protection, coordination studies, and power quality analysis
Familiarity with hazardous area classification and lightning protection systems
Experience acting as an owner's representative over contractors and vendors
Benefits
Relocation: Yes (3rd-party relocation support)
Company Vehicle: Yes
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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