Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job#: 3054528 Job Description: Sr. Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas (Partial Remote)

Pay: up to $90/hr

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Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with design experience to join our Electrical Department. This position will serve as the electrical lead supporting large-scale EPC projects, involving power systems, substations, system studies, commissioning, and multidisciplinary execution. This is an opportunity to get involved in interesting and challenging design projects for clients in various industries, predominantly in oil and gas and power plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform electrical engineering design for large-scale EPC and industrial projects, including medium- and low-voltage power systems, substations, switchgear, MCCs, grounding, lighting, and heat tracing systems.
• Serve as the electrical discipline lead on assigned projects, providing technical direction, oversight, and guidance throughout all phases of execution.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering deliverables such as one-line diagrams, load calculations, panel and cable schedules, layouts, technical specifications, and data sheets.
• Perform and review power system studies including short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash, and load-flow analyses using applicable engineering software.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation & controls disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Interface with clients, vendors, fabricators, and construction teams to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field support and issue resolution.
• Review work produced by junior and mid-level engineers to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineering staff.

Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Experience: 15+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in industrial, power, or EPC environments. Must have experience serving as an electrical lead on multi-discipline EPC projects. Background in industrial, energy, chemical, petrochemical, refining, power generation, LNG, or heavy industrial environments is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar. Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, electrical equipment selection and sizing, and industrial electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, API).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with construction sequencing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience working with owner-operators and on international projects.

Work Environment

The employee will work primarily in an office environment with periodic exposure to construction site conditions. The position may require visits to construction sites and industrial facilities and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Noise levels and physical conditions may vary depending on the project location.

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