E&I Engineering Lead

PTS Advance; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an E&I Engineering Lead to oversee the quality of electrical and instrumentation systems for capital projects. This role involves developing E&I designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineering teams for successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the petrochemical industry, strong knowledge of electrical codes, and expertise in power distribution. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact project success and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in petrochemical focusing on E&I design.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI/IEEE, ISA standards.
• Expertise in power distribution and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead E&I design ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams for project execution.
• Provide engineering support during start-up and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Distribution

Instrumentation Selection

System Integration

High-Voltage Transmission Systems

Electrical Codes and Standards

Electrical System Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

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The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering Lead plays a crucial role in defining and ensuring the quality of electrical and instrumentation systems for capital projects. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing E&I designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and INEOS specifications, and collaborating with engineering and project management teams to support successful project execution.

The E&I Engineering Lead works closely with multi-discipline engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical and instrumentation systems into the broader project scope, from feasibility through execution and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development & Design

• Define the scope of work for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems in alignment with business and project objectives.
• Lead engineering quality assurance, ensuring all E&I designs adhere to INEOS and industry standards.
• Develop electrical & instrumentation design philosophies, ensuring specifications are clear for bidders and engineering contractors.
• Support alternative process designs during feasibility and selection phases.
• Work with engineering contractors to review and validate engineering deliverables.
• Ensure that electrical designs are optimized for maintenance accessibility and plant reliability.
• Participate in Risk Assessments and Hazard Reviews, assessing how identified risks impact E&I design and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (NEC, ANSI/IEEE, ISA) and INEOS engineering requirements.
• Review and approve engineering specifications and technical documents.
• Support Interdisciplinary Design Reviews, ensuring E&I systems integrate properly with mechanical, process, and civil/structural disciplines.
• Lead the development of E&I work packages and ensure proper sequencing for construction execution.
• Support the review of engineering change notifications, ensuring alignment with scope evolution.
• Participate in model and constructability reviews to assess installation feasibility and maintainability.
• Provide technical input for vendor selection to procure high-quality, site-compatible equipment.
• Collaborate with site reliability and maintenance teams to define spare parts requirements for E&I assets.
• Assist in the preparation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for shop and field inspections.
• Support the commissioning process, ensuring E&I assets are properly tested and integrated into plant operations.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) to ensure E&I systems meet performance and reliability expectations.
• Provide engineering support during start-up and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Assist in performance testing and documentation of lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to final project reports, capturing key challenges and improvements for future projects.
• Support the evaluation of engineering and construction contractor performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in petrochemical or refining industries, focusing on electrical and instrumentation design and execution.
• Experience working within stage-gate capital project processes on the owner side.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, ANSI/IEEE, ISA).
• Expertise in power distribution, instrumentation selection, and system integration.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, cable schedules, loop sheets, and P&IDs.
• Experience with high-voltage transmission systems, substations, and switchgear design.
• Familiarity with solar farm design, including inverters and PV module integration.
• Skilled in electrical system analysis using SKM PowerTools or ETAP.
• Understanding of Honeywell and Rosemount instrumentation, including transmitters and flow/level instruments.
• Knowledge of Fisher control valves and sizing calculations.
• Strong understanding of testing and commissioning requirements for electrical equipment.

Other Requirements

• TWIC Card required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products and Oil and Gas

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