LeadSr. Electrical Engineer (19491)
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design development and delivery of electrical systems for onshore projects. This role leads technical design activities performs power system studies and ensures the quality and compliance of all electrical deliverables. The position collaborates closely with project teams clients and suppliers to support project execution contribute to cost estimates and proposals and provide technical guidance while driving efficient and innovative engineering solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Designs and develops single line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams.
- Develops short circuit load flow and arc flash documentation using ETAP SKM or other power system study software.
- Prepares electrical equipment specifications data sheets purchase requisitions and bid evaluations for drives switchgear transformers and other electrical equipment / materials as required.
- Conducts technical evaluation evaluate equipment / material suitability and issue clarification of supplier bids - complete technical report to support order placement.
- Leads technical discussion meetings with suppliers and clients.
- Reviews vendor documents.
- Responsible for quality control of all deliverables within the scope of the Electrical discipline.
- Interfaces with project management and Client and liaise with other project disciplines.
- Assists in preparation of power system cost estimates and defining scopes of work for project design and study proposals.
- Builds internal and external relationships with key suppliers clients and internal & external service providers or contractors.
- Works with electrical engineers technologists and designers to provide electrical design and deliverables to a variety of projects.
- Prepares electrical designs calculations and bills of material.
- Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the client.
- Develops designs that require innovation and ingenuity.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced design and engineering personnel.
- Performs related duties as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Education Requirements:
- BSc MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering is required.
- 10 years of onshore project experience.
- NCEES P.E. License is preferred.
- Experience with the engineering and design of onshoreoil & gas or energy facilities involving high / medium voltage power supply transformers motor drives switchgear / MCC power distribution electrical panels lighting grounding etc.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Software:
- Proficient with Smart Plant Electrical SKM Power Tools ETAP.
- Experience with Microsoft Project preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel PowerPoint) preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations.
- Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or facility.
- When on field assignment you may be required to work in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery subject to varying temperatures and noise.
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):
- Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively including sufficient clarity of speech hearing or other communication capabilities.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents perform analysis and conduct investigations.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
- Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations as needed.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational or field locations as required by the safety department.
Required Experience:
Senior IC