Senior Electrical Engineer

Employer description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

As a Senior Electrical Engineer your primary responsibility is to lead the electrical engineering, installation oversight, and commissioning activities required to bring UNION’s manufacturing facility into safe, reliable operation. This role owns the technical coordination of facility electrical infrastructure, industrial equipment power, and electrical code compliance. A successful Senior Electrical Engineer will take a hands on approach to field execution, resolve installation and startup issues, work closely with contractors and equipment suppliers, and establish electrical systems that support safe, scalable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead electrical engineering activities during facility construction, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning

Oversee facility power distribution, including utility interfaces, transformers, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, and equipment connections

Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, and equipment requirements for accuracy and constructability

Ensure electrical installations and systems comply with applicable NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local electrical and building codes, and authority having jurisdiction requirements

Coordinate with electricians, electrical contractors, utilities, inspectors, equipment vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve field issues

Lead electrical commissioning, safe energization, factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), system validation, and turnover to operations

Coordinate arc flash studies, grounding and bonding verification, electrical risk assessments, and machine safety validation

Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, maintenance technicians, contractors, and production personnel

Lead electrical integration of robotic cells, PLC-controlled machinery, drives, motors, sensors, and automated production equipment

Maintain accurate as built drawings, electrical specifications, equipment documentation, and preventive maintenance requirements

Troubleshoot power and controls faults, improve equipment uptime and reliability, and support future line expansion

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Knowledge

Strong knowledge of industrial facility electrical systems and manufacturing equipment installations

Expertise in low- and medium-voltage power distribution, protective devices, grounding, and electrical equipment coordination

Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, applicable local codes, and electrical permitting and inspection requirements

Ability to interpret and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications

Experience planning electrical startup, equipment energization, commissioning, and acceptance testing

Strong knowledge of PLCs, safety controls, VFDs, industrial robotics (FANUC preferred), and industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and field decision-making capabilities

Strong leadership, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Ability to operate in fast-paced industrial environments and balance safety, schedule, and technical requirements

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar drawing tools and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field

Experience designing or reviewing industrial power distribution, electrical controls, and equipment safety systems

10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, automation, facilities, or complex equipment commissioning

Demonstrated experience leading major electrical or automation projects from design through commissioning and production startup

Experience supporting electrical inspections, permitting, contractor oversight, safety reviews, and equipment energization

Ability to review single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and controls drawings and troubleshoot industrial systems in the field

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, and move continually during working hours

Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting

Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

Able to work flexible hours – including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment - typically required to perform the essential functions of this job - will be provided.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive pay with equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Training and growth opportunities