Electrical Engineer

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER   PAY & PERKS • Pay Rate: $50–$65/year (depending on experience) • Per Diem: $120/day for hotel and meals • Schedule: 40 hours/week with overtime potential • Contract-to-hire opportunity • Work with a global leader in metals and automation manufacturing • Project location: Apple Grove, WV – just outside Huntington, WV SHIFT: 1st shift: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm THE OPPORTUNITY Mural Group is partnering with a major steel manufacturing facility in Apple Grove, WV that is in the commissioning and startup phase of a significant capital build-out. We are hiring an Electrical Engineer to own the on-site installation and commissioning of the plant's electrical infrastructure -- power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, and PLC and control room systems. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role. You will work directly with site leadership to sequence and execute the electrical build-out in line with actual plant operating conditions and reliability requirements. If you want ownership of a capital project from planning through commissioning rather than a desk role, this is it. What You Will Do • Lead on-site installation of power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, and PLC and control room electrical infrastructure • Serve as the primary point of contact for all electrical installation activity, coordinating contractors, vendors, and trades crews • Develop and manage the electrical installation schedule, sequencing work to minimize disruption to active steel production • Review and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and PLC room specifications to guide field execution • Troubleshoot installation issues in real time across electricians, millwrights, and controls technicians • Ensure PLC and control room infrastructure (power quality, grounding, backup power, cable routing) meets requirements to protect sensitive equipment • Track project progress, budget, and material logistics; escalate risks before they affect schedule • Support commissioning and startup including testing, energization, and handoff documentation • Maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, local code, and plant safety protocols What You Need • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment -- steel, metals, or heavy industrial strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience leading electrical installation projects from planning through commissioning • Working knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, and PLC room electrical requirements • Ability to read and apply electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules in the field • Comfortable on an active construction site coordinating across multiple trades • Strong communication skills -- able to advise site leadership on trade-offs, not just execute a spec • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience • Must be willing to be on-site full-time in Apple Grove, WV Preferred • Prior experience in steel, aluminum, or heavy metals manufacturing • Familiarity with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms from an electrical installation standpoint • PE license or actively working toward one • OSHA 30 certification