Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

EDG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Houston is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I to join our Oil and Gas engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience by performing routine tasks under close supervision and using well-defined standards.

You will assist in developing power distribution, control systems, and electrical equipment specifications, while collaborating with design and field teams through construction and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (Dec 2026 or May 2027 graduates eligible).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and control systems with the design team.
• Prepare power/control philosophies and drawings.
• Create equipment specifications and datasheets for electrical systems and components.
• Prepare electrical models using ETAP/EDSA/SKM.
• Develop electrical load lists and construction drawings for electrical buildings and facilities.
• Support field engineering during construction, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel to client sites

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

Date Opened: 11/2/2026

Location: Houston

Industry: Oil and Gas

Department: Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering

Employment Type: Regular FT

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Job Summary

The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will gain hands-on knowledge by performing routine tasks using well defined standards and procedures under close supervision.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with design team in developing all electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects;
• Preparation of power/control philosophies and drawings;
• Preparation of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets;
• Preparing, electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM;
• Preparation of electrical system calculations;
• Preparation of construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting;
• Review of project/client specifications and requirements;
• Preparation of layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities;
• Preparation of AC and DC load lists from mechanical equipment lists and control systems;
• Preparation of DC and UPS distribution systems;
• Preparation of electrical drawings and construction packages;
• Preparation of Electrical Area Classification drawings;
• Preparation of test and commissioning procedures;
• Preparation of electrical fabrication and construction details;
• Provide support for the preparation of Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates;
• Provide engineering support to procurement of equipment, skidded packages, and buildings;
• Support and assist field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning;
• Support Test and commissioning of packages and electrical systems;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (December 2026 or May 2027 Graduates Eligible);
• For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board;
• Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities;
• Requires the ability to travel to client sites;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous internships in the engineering design in the offshore/onshore oil & Gas industry preferred;

Additional Application Requirement

To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that the candidate understands that there will be no relocation assistance provided. Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened for the position.

Working Conditions

• Work requires travel to off-site work locations on a periodic basis, and at times for extended periods.
• Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• 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)

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.