Electrical Engineer

Help us build the future and well help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation.

Privately owned by our people GHD provides engineering architecture environmental and construction services to private and public sector clients across five continents. Focused on creating lasting community benefit our connected global network of 10000 people delivers projects with high standards of safety quality and ethics.

Our Americas Engineering Design Organization delivers comprehensive engineering services to the oil gas and petrochemical industries. We are actively expanding and diversifying our capabilities to support the transition to low-carbon energy solutions. These include Hydrogen Ammonia CO₂ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Natural Gas Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

To support this growth we are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role can be based out of most GHD offices including our Lake Charles LA; Baton Rouge LA; Houston TX; or Detroit MI office. This role involves solving complex engineering challenges conducting technical analyses and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders across all levels. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing power distribution systems components and infrastructure in support of a wide range of energy projects as well as providing power to process equipment and control systems.

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

In an ever changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• A global organization with the opportunity to work and collaborate across international regions on projects to deliver the highest quality product for our clients
• Energy transition projects ranging from conceptual studies to detailed design with Tier 1 and 2 clients across the energy sector
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards regulations and GHDs policies
• Understanding client needs and providing solutions that meet their objectives
• Assist in proposal preparation including scope development and preparation of engineering estimates
• Creation and / or review and approval of power studies (including Arc Flash studies)
• Preparation and / or review and approval of final electrical equipment selection specifications and drawing submittals on projects
• Code-driven detailed design work including preparation of electrical engineering designs drawings and specifications for green and brownfields facilities
• Project leadership of electrical design resources to deliver studies and detail design projects in the above areas
• Ensuring projects are delivered according to the agreed scope schedule and budget.
• Mentoring and career development of graduate and junior electrical engineers within the team
• Continuous networking with colleagues and peers in the industry
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
• Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred or the ability to obtain one.

Experience

• 6 years experience in the design of electrical power generation distribution and utilization systems including MV main and secondary substations power distribution equipment protective relaying and metering electrical power generating equipment and systems UPS and power conditioning systems lightning and surge protection systems motors and motor controls indoor/outdoor lighting systems electrical heat tracing wiring methods and/or grounding systems
• Excellent understanding of NFPA70 (NEC) NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B and other electrical industry codes standards and recommended practices
• Experience with ETAP or SKM computer-assisted electrical power study programs including short-circuit protective relaying coordination and arc-flash studies
• Experience working with Visual Lighting software
• Experience in specification of electrical equipment initiating RFQs and documenting bid evaluations for equipment selection
• Basic understanding of PLCs
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with clients colleagues designers engineers and project managers.
• Ability to meet with clients to represent our technical capabilities
• Strong attention to detail adaptable agile and responsive to quick changes in direction
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

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As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal state or local law.