ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

PERC-eng; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC-eng is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Houston, TX (on-site) to design, analyze, and supervise electrical systems for upstream and midstream facilities. You will read P&IDs, develop electrical schematics, and coordinate with other disciplines on complex projects.

The role requires 6+ years in the field, US citizenship, ABET-accredited degree, and willingness to travel 25% (onshore/offshore). PE license preferred in TX or LA.

Qualifications

• 6 years of project and detailed electrical engineering experience in upstream and/or midstream facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for facilities and collaborate with multi-discipline teams.
• Develop One Line Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Motor Schematics, and related drawings.
• Specify and size electrical equipment including motor starters, VFDs, transformers, cable tray, conduit.

Skills

Electrical design

P&ID reading

Team leadership

Power distribution

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Job Location: Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX or Lafayette, LA

This is a Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX or Lafayette, LA based full-time position for the engineering of oil & gas production facilities, pipelines, and related facilities. Duties of role to include the Electrical Engineering and design to support equipment and process/piping systems related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects. Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related NFPA, IEEE and API codes as well as some familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Possesses at least 6 years experience in the project and detailed engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs and other engineering documents.
• Ability to lead, direct and manage the electrical design of facilities working closely with a multi discipline team.
• Experienced in the specification of Power and Control Rooms (PCRs), including the review and approval of vendor-provided layouts, fabrication drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Capable of specifying, sizing and selecting electrical equipment and apparatus including motor starters, VFDs, Transformers, cable tray, conduit etc.
• Ability to understand the basics of instrumentation and interface with control systems engineers.
• Work both independently and alongside an engineering team to develop both high level and detailed design of electrical systems.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines on a multi-disciplinary team (structural, mechanical, and/or instrumentation)
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about work activities, reporting to project managers and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines working on multiple projects and clients with minimum supervision and taking some responsibility for planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client.
• Solid communications skills and ability to interreact direct with clients, suppliers, and upper management

Specific Functions

• Proficient in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial power distribution systems at 120/240V, 480V, 4.16kV, and 13.8kV levels.
• Ability to properly size cable, breakers, fuses, cable tray, conduit, etc.
• Strong understanding of grounding/bonding for onshore midstream related facilities.
• Capable of reading, understanding and developing One Line Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Motor Schematics, Junction Box Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Electrical Plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ETAP or SKM software for electrical analysis and Arc Flash studies.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years experience in the project and detailed electrical engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Must have the willingness and ability to travel onshore or offshore as needed.
  • 25% – on average travels 1 week out of the month.
  • International Travel, while not expected, may be required at times
• Must be a US Citizen

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited University

Certification/License:

• Preferred: PE license in Texas or Louisiana

We will respond only to US based and authorized to work for any US employer candidates.