Lead Electrical Engineer

Our client is an EPC company working on projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemicals and other industrial sectors. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the team in Southeast Houston (Pasadena).

Key responsibilities will include: -

• Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team

• Responsible for scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets and execution planning

• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management

• Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects from 120V up through 35kV

• Support the development of one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance

• Validating equipment ratings and conducting calculations such as cable-sizing and load evaluations

• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award. Experience with equipment FAT’s is preferred.

• Prepare cost competitive man-hour estimates and assist with proposal preparation

• Managing the cost and time constraints of multiple projects at one time

• Prepare and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries

• Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

• Strong knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor-starting analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash evaluations using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software

• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is a plus

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence

• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

On offer is a competitive base salary, benefits, discretionary bonus scheme.