Posted 22 July, 2026
Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support and Reliability
LHH US
Florham Park, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Electrical Engineer, Plant Support(Confidential)
Location: Flexible (Corporate + Site-Based Collaboration)
Travel: ~10%
Who We Are
We are a leading provider of sustainable industrial and materials management solutions, helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, we partner with clients to transform complex waste streams into valuable resources.
Our mission is to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions that support a more sustainable and efficient future.
About the Role
Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability will play a critical role in supporting operations and maintenance across a global network of facilities.
This position is heavily focused on electrical system reliability, troubleshooting, and plant support , while also partnering with design engineering teams on system improvements and project execution.
You'll work across:
Electrical Engineering Support & Design
Education
This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. You'll play a key role in improving reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.
In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.
Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Danielle Morris
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Location: Flexible (Corporate + Site-Based Collaboration)
Travel: ~10%
Who We Are
We are a leading provider of sustainable industrial and materials management solutions, helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, we partner with clients to transform complex waste streams into valuable resources.
Our mission is to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions that support a more sustainable and efficient future.
About the Role
Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability will play a critical role in supporting operations and maintenance across a global network of facilities.
This position is heavily focused on electrical system reliability, troubleshooting, and plant support , while also partnering with design engineering teams on system improvements and project execution.
You'll work across:
- High, medium, and low voltage electrical systems
- Power generation and industrial process environments
- Cross-functional plant, maintenance, and engineering teams
Electrical Engineering Support & Design
- Review and support electrical system designs, including:
- One-line/three-line diagrams
- Control schematics and wiring diagrams
- Arc flash, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations
- Coordination studies
- Assist in developing scopes of work and coordinating with external engineering firms and contractors
- Provide direct technical support to plant and maintenance teams
- Troubleshoot electrical systems across complex industrial equipment and power systems
- Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
- Provide on-site guidance for construction and electrical system integration
- Develop and maintain technical bulletins, best practices, and reliability improvements
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to drive plant performance and productivity
- Ensure alignment with internal standards and OEM guidelines
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- EIT required; PE preferred
- 4+ years of experience in electrical power distribution
- Background in:
- Industrial plants, power generation, or heavy process environments
- High, medium, and low voltage systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Electrical diagrams, substations, and industrial systems (MCCs, motors, transformers, protection systems)
- Experience with:
- Protective relaying (SEL strongly preferred)
- Tools such as SKM, SEL event analysis software, GE EnerVista, or similar
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple facilities
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Full benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k)
- Paid time off + holidays
- Parental leave
This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. You'll play a key role in improving reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.
In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.
Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Danielle Morris
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
