Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) — Contract-to-Hire (On-Site, Upstate SC)

Greenville, South Carolina, United States | Contract

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Location: Greenville–Spartanburg–Anderson, SC (on-site; potential hybrid after ramp-up)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (not open to “perm-only” seekers)
Start: ASAP

About the Role
Join a growing, multi-discipline environment delivering electrical power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and healthcare projects. As a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE), you’ll lead design, mentor juniors, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver code-compliant, on-time solutions. <button></button>

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)

  • Lead design/engineering for power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems. <button></button>

  • Perform load calcs, short-circuit/fault current, and coordination studies. <button></button>

  • Produce one-lines, panel schedules, wiring layouts, specs, and details in AutoCAD/Revit (BIM). <button></button>

  • Support construction administration (site visits, submittal reviews, commissioning). <button></button>

  • Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural for integrated delivery; mentor junior staff; own QA/QC. <button></button>

  • Interface with utilities, vendors, and clients to ensure compliance and on-time delivery. <button></button>

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Active PE (Electrical). <button></button>

  • Strong knowledge of power, lighting, low-voltage design. <button></button>

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit/BIM. <button></button>

  • Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA and state/local codes. <button></button>

  • Solid client communication; ability to manage multiple projects. <button></button>

Nice-to-Have (Pluses)

  • Forensic/failure analysis exposure.

  • Solar PV / backup power (gensets, UPS) familiarity.

  • Commissioning experience (CxA a plus).

  • Lighting design tools (AGi32, Visual Lighting).

  • Fire alarm, security, telecom/low-voltage specialty systems.

  • Proposal writing / BD skills. <button></button>

Schedule
Mon–Thu 7:30a–5:30p, Fri 7:30a–11:30a (flex 4x10 option). <button></button>

Work Authorization
Open to US Citizens, Green Card, EAD, and H-1B provided no new sponsorship is required and communication skills are strong. <button></button>


Why Engineers Choose The Hiring Group (THG)

Worried about “contract” work? Don’t be. THG operates like a consulting firm while competing in staffing—no competitor comes close to our benefits. We build long-term relationships and high retention so you can focus on great engineering.

THG Benefits (best-in-class):

  • Medical, Dental, Vision comparable to Fortune-500 plans

  • 401(k) with match

  • PTO + paid holidays

  • Employee support & retention programs

  • Clear path to conversion via Contract-to-Hire

Learn more: thehiringgroup.com

Equal Opportunity
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

How to Apply
Apply with your resume (highlight PE, power/lighting/low-voltage, and AutoCAD/Revit). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

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