Electrical Engineer

2H Offshore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Engineering LLC in Houston seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a cross-functional team delivering upstream and midstream oil and gas solutions from concept to EPC execution.

The candidate will develop electrical deliverables, conduct system studies, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure constructible, compliant designs for offshore platforms and facilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or AutoCAD.
• Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience including upstream offshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEC, NFPA and API codes and maritime regulations.
• Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Familiarity with subsea power transitions and fiber-optic interfaces.
• Familiarity with offshore engineering/fabrication practices and trends.
• Good organizational and project planning skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, written communications and reports; strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to fabrication yard and vendor shops.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all electrical work products including construction work packages and single line diagrams.
• Conduct hazard area classifications and ensure equipment meets explosive atmosphere standards.
• Perform electrical system studies using ETAP or SKM including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination.
• Develop manhour budgets and CTRs for electrical portions of bids.
• Design LV & MV electrical power systems for oil and gas facilities.
• Design electrical systems for E-House on offshore platforms.
• Develop electrical load studies and power generation requirements including black start.
• Provide engineering support to vendors and clients including RCA for failures.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with regulations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines early to ensure cost-effective designs.
• Review drawings prior to construction issue and participate in constructability reviews.
• Oversee FAT and SAT for assigned packages.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Upstream Engineering LLC is a Houston based engineering consultancy delivering high impact upstream and midstream oil and gas solutions, from early concept studies through full EPC execution. Founded in 2002, the company has built a strong reputation for technical excellence across offshore and nearshore facilities, including wellhead platforms, jackets and decks, production facilities, pipelines, modular infrastructure, and innovative SeaHorse platform solutions. Its strength lies in an experienced, multidisciplinary team, where engineers stay hands on and engaged across the full project lifecycle. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional environment that actively supports technical development and leadership growth, with the added opportunity to collaborate across the group. Upstream Engineering works in partnership with 2H Offshore and the Acteon Group.

Upstream Engineering is hiring for a full-time Electrical Engineer in Houston. The Electrical Engineer position is ideal for the engineering professional that wants to stay deeply technical while participating within a cross functional high energy team. The technical aptitude of the ideal candidate is the key determinant for success. This role will work closely within a project team developing the engineering deliverables. This role will be very appealing to engineers who want to see their work product through construction. The ideal candidate is diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail.

Duties

• Responsible for all electrical work products including, but not limited to construction work packages, electrical single line diagrams, power system studies, and procurement packages
• Conduct Hazardous Area Classification studies and ensure all equipment meets applicable standards for explosive atmospheres
• Perform electrical system studies using software like ETAP or SKM, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination
• Develop manhour budgets and CTR's for electrical portion of project bids
• Design LV & MV electrical power systems for oil and gas production facilities
• Design of all electrical systems related to E- House on offshore production platforms
• Develop electrical load studies and power generation requirements including black start capability
• Provide engineering support by answering questions and requests from vendors and clients including root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical failures and power quality issues
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Develop conceptual/preliminary designs to meet customer requirements and to provide a basis for bidding contracts
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate requirements at an early stage and provide cost effective, clash free designs
• Provide input and coordinate the work of designers in the preparation of approved for construction drawings
• Review and check all drawings prior to construction issue
• Participate in constructability reviews and alter designs as appropriate to maximize construction productivity
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for assigned packages

Required

• BS in Electrical Engineering from a 4-year accredited university
• P.E. is highly preferred
• Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience including upstream offshore projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEC, NFPA and API codes and maritime regulations, preferred
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office is necessary
• Familiarity with subsea power transitions and fiber-optic interfaces
• Familiarity with offshore engineering/fabrication practices and trends, preferred
• Good organizational and project planning skills
• Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and easily understood written communications and reports. Demonstrate strong internal presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
• Some travel to fabrication yard and vendor shops, required