Electrical Engineer I

Exciting Opportunity in Theodore, AL!
Hargrove is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer to join our team and make an impact onsite with a valued client. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic plant environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally be responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Be the site’s electrical authority—plan and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and electrical outages (switchgear, breakers, substations).

• Drive reliability engineering initiatives—analyze failures, implement corrective actions, and optimize system performance.

• Lead capital projects—from concept to completion—balancing budgets, compliance, and innovation.

• Supervise and mentor contractors and technicians, ensuring safety-first practices (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).

• Champion SCADA & smart technology—supporting and upgrading our Energy Data Information System (EDIS) for better monitoring and efficiency.

• Share your expertise by training plant teams on new electrical technologies and safety standards.

• Keep us future-ready with strategic plans for system expansions, digital upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.  

Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.  

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven expertise with power distribution systems (480V–12.47kV), preventive maintenance, and power quality assessments.

• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout).

• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and engineering teams.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems, power meters, and relay programming.

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence, train, and inspire others.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.