# Electrical Engineer III

> MWResource, Inc. · Salem, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-05-05

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

JOB-2413  
Onsite - Salem, SC, United States  
Duration: 14 months (Contract)  
  
Job Summary  
  
The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering support for hydroelectric generation facilities, partnering with project managers and site teams to scope, troubleshoot, and execute electrical and hydro-related work. The role supports a high volume of capital and maintenance projects and requires hands-on experience in hydro or utility power plant environments.  
  
Key Responsibilities  
• Provide electrical engineering support for hydroelectric generation facilities  
• Work directly with 15+ project managers to define technical scope, troubleshoot issues, and develop electrical solutions  
• Support multiple concurrent projects across electrical and hydro disciplines  
• Perform routine to moderately complex engineering analyses and prepare technical documentation  
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and site personnel to support project execution  
• Comply with all safety requirements, including FR clothing and standard PPE while onsite

## Requirements

Required Qualifications  
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering  
o Other engineering disciplines may be considered if the candidate holds a PE in Electrical Engineering  
• Proven experience supporting hydroelectric or utility power plant electrical systems  
• Experience working in an operational power generation environment  
• Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple projects and stakeholders  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
  
Preferred Qualifications  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or willingness to pursue PE  
• Prior experience in a regulated utility environment  
• Experience supporting capital projects at hydro facilities

Work Environment & Travel  
• Based at Bad Creek hydro facility with travel to additional sites as needed  
• Travel to support projects multiple times per week  
• Mileage and travel expenses reimbursed per policy  
• Per diem offered only for travel to other Hydro sites (excluding Bad Creek base location)

## Benefits

_Max pay rate for this role is $ - $58.88 per hour._

_MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.  
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled._

_MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group._

_Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States._

_Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening._

_Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs._

## Apply

[Apply at MWResource, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/mwresource-inc/j/E7310099E0/apply)

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