Electrical Safety Engineer Equipment Installation & Commissioning Sumter, SC Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Electrical Safety Engineer – Equipment Installation & Commissioning for a client in the automotive industry, specialized in project implementation. This is a Contractor to Direct Hire role based in Sumter, SC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:

The responsibilities of the Electrical Safety Engineer is to lead the review, approval, and safety validation of electrical systems related to equipment set-up, design, and installation. This role ensures that all equipment installations meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications before energization. The Electrical Safety Engineer will collaborate closely with design teams, OEM vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and ensure safe operations throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Installation Review:

Review and approve electrical system designs, schematics, and installation plans for new equipment. Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and relevant local/national codes. Perform design hazard analysis and validate grounding, overcurrent protection, and fault current coordination.

Equipment Set-Up and Buy-Off:

Witness and approve equipment set-up, terminations, control systems integration, and power-up activities. Authorize energization and commissioning of equipment after confirming compliance with safety and technical standards. Serve as the final authority on safe-to-energize status and issue electrical safety sign-off documentation.

Installation Oversight and Field Verification:

Perform on-site inspections of electrical installations (panels, disconnects, cable trays, raceways, etc.). Coordinate with OEMs and contractors to resolve non-conformances and track punch list items to closure. Verify that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) devices, warning labels, and arc flash boundaries are correctly installed.

Risk Mitigation and Safety Leadership:

Lead or support incident investigations related to electrical systems. Evaluate and approve temporary power and grounding setups during construction. Support arc flash and short-circuit study reviews, ensuring labels and PPE requirements are implemented.

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain records of inspections, approvals, deviations, and field changes. Support EHS audits and regulatory inspections by providing electrical safety documentation and responses. Update electrical safety procedures and commissioning checklists as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical safety engineering, commissioning, or installation of industrial equipment. Strong knowledge of

NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA

standards, and applicable codes (e.g., UL, IEC, IEEE). Experience with electrical system analysis tools and construction document review. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) preferred. Strong communication, documentation, and field coordination skills Must be comfortable using PPE and working around live systems (with proper lockout procedures).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE

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Location:

Sumter, SC Schedule:

Day shift, 40/h

Assignment Start:

ASAP, Contract to Direct hire

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.