Electrical Engineer

Cortex Consultants LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Consultants LLC in Houston, TX, seeks an Electrical Engineer to own electrical decisions for fully integrated modular solutions, including MV/LV systems, switchgear, and data center power infrastructure.

You will develop diagrams, review protection schemes, coordinate with teams, and ensure NEC/IEEE/UL compliance. 15+ years in industrial electrical systems with EPC panel design experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial electrical systems, substations or modular electrical buildings.
• Data center electrical systems experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of switchgear, protection systems and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review single line diagrams, schematics, control wiring and protection philosophy.
• Support design of MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, relay panels and packaged substations.
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, and equipment selection.
• Interface with customer specifications and utility requirements.
• Ensure NEC, IEEE, ANSI and UL compliance with project standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning documentation and clarifications.
• Coordinate with structural and mechanical teams for equipment integration.
• Review vendor drawings and support procurement alignment.
• Participate in site technical decisions and customer discussions.

Skills

Panel design experience

Electrical engineering

Protection systems

Data center power

Tools

ETAP

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)

Look for Panel Design exp in EPC

To own electrical engineering decisions for fully integrated modular solutions involving medium voltage, low voltage systems, switchgear, relay panels, MCCs, UPS systems, protection schemes, and data center power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review single line diagrams, schematics, control wiring, and protection philosophy
• Support design of MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, relay panels, and packaged substations
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, and equipment selection
• Interface with customer specifications and utility requirements
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL891, UL508A, and project standards
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning documentation, and technical clarifications
• Coordinate with structural and mechanical teams for equipment integration
• Review vendor drawings and support procurement alignment
• Participate in site technical decisions and customer discussions

Required Experience

• 15+ years in industrial electrical systems / substations / modular electrical buildings
• Experience in data center electrical systems preferred
• Strong understanding of switchgear, protection systems, and power distribution

Preferred Software

• ETAP
• EPLAN
• AutoCAD Electrical
• SKM Power Tools (preferred)