Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

EDG Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I in Houston, TX. The role involves hands-on tasks under close supervision, with exposure to electrical power generation, distribution, and control systems across projects.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (and considers Masters), travel to client sites, and collaboration with design teams. Regular FT, no part-time option, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Dec 2026 or May 2027 grads eligible).
• For degrees attained outside the U.S., must have E.I.T. designation from a U.S.-based state board.
• 0–1 year of engineering design and/or project management experience in oil & gas or industrial facilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with design team in developing electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects.
• Prepare power/control philosophies and drawings.
• Prepare electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Prepare electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM.
• Prepare electrical system calculations.
• Prepare construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting.
• Review project/client specifications and requirements.
• Prepare layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities.
• Prepare DC and UPS distribution systems.
• Prepare electrical drawings and construction packages.
• Prepare Electrical Area Classification drawings.
• Prepare test and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare electrical fabrication and construction details.
• Provide support for Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates.
• Support procurement of equipment and field packages.
• Support field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel to client sites

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EDSA

SKM

Job description

EDG Inc

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

Job Opening Details

Requisition Number: 3083

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

Date Opened: 11/2/2026

Location: Houston

Industry: Oil & 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-TimeOvertime)

Job Summary:

The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer willgain hands-on knowledge by performing routine tasks using well definedstandards 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 MinimumQualifications

• Must have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (December 2026 or May 2027 Graduates Eligible);

For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.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.

PreferredQualifications

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Previous internships in the engineering design inthe offshore/onshore oil & Gas industry preferred;

AdditionalApplication Requirement

To beconsidered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office arerequired to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate tothe local area and that the candidate understands that there will be norelocation assistance provided.Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not providea 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 ReasonableAccommodation):

• 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.

DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace.Applicants are subject toboth 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 bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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