Electrical Engineer

Eichleay is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team in Billings, Montana, where you’ll contribute to meaningful engineering solutions across a variety of projects and industries. In this role, you’ll apply your foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to analyze data, solve technical challenges, and support high-quality design execution. 

Working under the guidance of a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll take on increasing responsibility while collaborating closely with electrical design teams on both single discipline and multidisciplinary projects. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, contribute your ideas, and continue building your technical expertise in a supportive, team oriented environment. 

Key responsibilities include supporting electrical design and analysis efforts, preparing scopes of work, and providing input to project schedules to help ensure successful project delivery. 

Location: This position is based out of our Billings, MT office location. Occasional onsite field visits to work closely with our onsite team and our clients will be required. Periodic work from home is acceptable with approval of your supervisor.  

Work Arrangement: We offer flexible work schedules including every other Friday off and the ability to periodically work from a home office.  

Compensation: $73,000 to $103,000 *Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. This position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package with a 401K match. Relocation is not provided as part of the compensation package; local candidates or those relocating on their own are encouraged to apply. 

Move Forward with Eichleay 

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents. 

• Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work and meet project schedules.  

• Ability to assemble electrical engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval, that may include one-line diagrams, wiring schematics and other required electrical deliverables. 

• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer performing load calculations, voltage drop, conduit/cable sizing, lighting and grounding design 

• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer perform scope development and create technical specifications for electrical equipment and modifications. 

• Prepare material requisitions for bid and technical bid evaluation, including reviewing of specifications of equipment, and responding to vendor submittals. 

• Attend Eichleay project team meetings. 

• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer, become familiar with site, global and industry electrical standards and electrical safety, including NEC, IEEE, API, and NFPA 70E and 497. 

Job Requirements 

• Experience: 1 to 5 years of experience in refinery or other oil and gas related industries. 

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. 

• Skills:  

• • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment. 

• • Coordinate with vendors. 

• • Manage schedules. 

• • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working experience with AutoCAD/NavisWorks. RevitMEP experience is desired. 

• Technical Competence:  

• • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, API, and IEEE standards for hazardous locations. 

• • Proficiency in developing one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and performing load calculations, voltage drop, conduit/cable sizing, lighting and grounding design 

• • Experience with low and medium voltage systems is desirable.  

• • Experience in the development of electrical specifications and calculations. 

• • Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners. 

• • Travel: Occasionally travel to Eichleay offices and client sites across the Western US  

Preferred Requirements/Skills: 

• Working towards the passing of Fundamentals of Engineering exam is expected. 

• Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility. 

Industry Requirements: 

This role may require the following at time of hire or during employment: 

• HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain. 

• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain. 

• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. 

• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification. 

• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs. 

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.  Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment.   This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.   

Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.