Staff Electrical Engineer

The role

You will manage and execute the electrical utilities scope for a large-scale manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, substations, and supporting infrastructure.

What you will do

• Oversee electrical utilities systems and energization across all phases of design and construction.
• Track site execution, inspections, and contractor quality control.
• Collaborate with the design team to resolve design clashes and field-verify conditions.
• Monitor project costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Prepare, review, and manage RFIs, submittals, contractor invoices, and project schedules.
• Lead contractor buy-out efforts and manage scopes of work and work orders.
• Serve as the primary interface with ONCOR and other external utilities.
• Maintain communication with contractor, design/engineering partners, and QA/Commissioning teams.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in production lines and equipment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, facilities/utilities projects, or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, codes, and safety protocols.
• Experience managing projects in large manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, or similar sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, multitask, and drive execution under aggressive schedules.
• Strong understanding of photovoltaic systems, inverters, and power electronics.
• Experience with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, PSpice, or ETAP.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automatic technologies.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards (NEC, UL 1703, IEC 61215, etc.)

Nice to have

• Experience with large scale EPC/EPCI projects preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

About the company

T1 Energy is an American solar manufacturer building a domestic solar supply chain. They operate advanced solar manufacturing facilities in Wilmer and Rockdale, Texas.