The Senior Electrical Power Engineer position is an onsite position working for Oil and Gas client in the Houston, TX area.

Senior Electrical Power Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage complex electrical power engineering projects with minimal oversight
  • Develop, review, and approve critical electrical power engineering deliverables, including: One Line Diagrams, Electrical Load Lists, Equipment Specifications and Data Sheets (Transformers, Switchgears, etc.)
  • Design of MCC, Switchgear, and Power Distribution Systems
  • Cable Sizing and Routing Earthing and Lightning Protection System
  • Designs Electrical Layout Plans (Substation Layout, Cable Tray Layout, etc.)
  • Hazardous Area Classifications and Selection of Ex-Rated Equipment
  • Power Systems Studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Harmonic Analysis)
  • Relay Coordination Studies and Settings
  • Participate in critical studies and reviews like HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk assessments
  • Oversee the preparation, evaluation, and management of electrical requisition documentation, technical bid evaluations, and vendor document reviews
  • Direct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for complex electrical systems.
  • Conduct and supervise comprehensive field surveys to document and assess existing conditions
  • Provide expert collaboration with project teams, clients, and suppliers to resolve complex technical electrical power challenges

    Senior Electrical Power Engineer Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Extensive experience in electrical power engineering, with a strong focus on LV and MV systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting wiring, fiber optics, and power design on-site Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical engineering simulation software
  • PE Registration, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months, preferred
  • Candidates should be located within daily commuting distance of Houston, TX.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled




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