JOB-10047952

Anticipated Start Date

November 23, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-hire

Employer Info

Our client is a multi-faceted company providing full-service engineering services from start-up to completion phases, including conceptual front-end engineering, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning and start-up phases on small to mid-size projects.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering and design activities for brownfield and greenfield projects across refineries, chemical plants, pipelines, terminals, and power generation facilities. The role involves supporting projects from FEL studies and cost estimates through detailed design, construction support, and on-site client assignments.

Job Description

• Design and upgrade medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear (e.g., 12.47–15 kV), motor control centers (MCCs), substations, and feeder/cable replacements
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and grounding studies using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools
• Prepare FEL-1/2/3 packages, total installed cost (TIC) estimates, specifications, requests for quotations (RFQs), and bid evaluations for electrical equipment
• Produce and review one-line and three-line diagrams, area classification drawings, cable schedules, lighting, grounding, and raceway layouts
• Coordinate with civil/structural teams on equipment buildings and foundations, instrumentation and controls (I&C) teams on DCS and safety system power, and mechanical teams on motor drives
• Support power generation projects involving solar PV, battery storage, and thermal generation, including Texas/ERCOT interconnection requirements
• Provide field verification, as-built documentation, turnaround support, and construction support; may serve as an embedded engineer at client sites
• Review and seal drawings as Engineer of Record for PE-level candidates

Skills Required

• 10+ years of industrial electrical design experience in refining, petrochemical, midstream, or power industries (adjustable based on level)
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API RP 500/505, and NEMA standards
• Experience with ETAP or SKM and AutoCAD/MicroStation; 3D model review experience is a plus
• Must have Strong communication skills when working with clients, vendors, and contractors

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Additional Requirements

• Must have a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months