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Principal Engineer - Electrical

Technip Energies

Principal Engineer - Electrical

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Contract type:

Temporary

Location:

Houston, TX, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

12 August 2026

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About Us

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.

Position Summary

The Principal Engineer – Electrical is responsible for producing and supporting the development of electrical engineering deliverables across a range of projects, including LNG, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Refining, and Petrochemical facilities. This role involves ownership of complex electrical design activities such as power system studies, equipment specification, and detailed design development.

The position also supports project execution by leading or assisting engineering teams across PDP, FEED, and detailed engineering phases. The Principal Engineer contributes to planning, scheduling, and resource coordination while ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project scope and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

  • Produce and support development of electrical deliverables, including:
  • Electrical power studies (load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protective relay coordination studies)
  • Electrical area classification drawings
  • One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring design
  • Lighting, power, grounding, and cable tray plan drawings
  • Specifications of electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers and Switchgear in petrochemical plants
  • Develop project scope of work for electrical engineering and design
  • Establish engineering and design concepts and data for assigned scope and ensure technical accuracy
  • Prepare design documentation and deliverables from various inputs
  • Perform complex electrical design work in accordance with company standards
  • Coordinate design details and criteria with other engineering disciplines
  • Review vendor documents and evaluate technical solutions, cost, and schedules Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and applicable codes

Leadership / Management Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or support a team of Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers on PDP, FEED, and Detail Engineering projects
  • Train and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Supervise, review, and assist electrical personnel in completing assignments
  • Monitor project progress, update schedules, and manage staffing needs and hourly budgets Advise Department Manager on major project changes

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities

  • Ensure conformance to project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes
  • Prepare project scope deviation documentation as required
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work Maintain quality and accuracy of all engineering deliverables

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of experience in LNG, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Refining and/or Petrochemical plant engineering/design

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong expertise in electrical engineering design and deliverables for industrial and petrochemical facilities
  • Experience performing electrical power system studies and equipment specification
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and engineering standards
  • Ability to lead design efforts and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams Strong technical judgment and problem-solving capabilities

Additional Information

  • No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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