Job Description

Electrical Safety Engineer – Equipment Installation & Commissioning for a client in Sumter, South Carolina

Per Diem is offered as well as relocation assistance.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Electrical Safety Engineer to lead the review, approval, and safety validation of electrical systems related to equipment setup, design, and installation. This role ensures that all equipment

installations meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications before energization.

The Electrical Safety Engineer will collaborate closely with design teams, OEM vendors, contractors, and

internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and ensure safe operations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Installation Review:
• Review and approve electrical system designs, schematics, and installation plans for new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and relevant local/national codes.
• Perform design hazard analysis and validate grounding, overcurrent protection, and fault current coordination.
• Equipment Set-Up and Buy-Off:
• Witness and approve equipment set-up, terminations, control systems integration, and power-up activities.
• Authorize energization and commissioning of equipment after confirming compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Serve as the final authority on safe-to-energize status and issue electrical safety sign-off documentation.
• Installation Oversight and Field Verification:
• Perform on-site inspections of electrical installations (panels, disconnects, cable trays, raceways, etc.).
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors to resolve non-conformances and track punch list items to closure.
• Verify that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) devices, warning labels, and arc flash boundaries are correctly installed.
• Risk Mitigation and Safety Leadership:
• Lead or support incident investigations related to electrical systems.
• Evaluate and approve temporary power and grounding setups during construction.
• Support arc flash and short-circuit study reviews, ensuring labels and PPE requirements are implemented.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Maintain records of inspections, approvals, deviations, and field changes.
• Support EHS audits and regulatory inspections by providing electrical safety documentation and responses.
• Update electrical safety procedures and commissioning checklists as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical safety engineering, commissioning, or installation of industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and applicable codes (e.g., UL, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience with electrical system analysis tools and construction document review.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and field coordination skills.

Work Environment

• Industrial/manufacturing environment with active construction zones.
• Field-based role with regular site walks and inspection duties.
• Must be comfortable using PPE and working around live systems (with proper lockout procedures).

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