Electrical Engineer

Hargrove; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and oversee electrical/instrumentation projects. The role requires leading design work and providing guidance to junior staff while ensuring compliance with codes and client specs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of industrial experience, familiarity with MV/LV distribution equipment, protective relays, and construction support from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred OR EIT completed
• 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of complex electrical/instrumentation systems and projects.
• Provide technical guidance to drafting and engineering personnel.
• Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications and installation details.
• Develop conceptual layouts, cost studies, and plan drawings for power and control systems.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for conformance to design drawings and specs.

Skills

Power System Studies

Load Flow

Short Circuit

Motor Starting

Arc Flash Studies

Coordination

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL relays

ETAP

Job description

Electrical Engineer### Electrical EngineerApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-001300# What You'll Be Doing **Job Scope:** Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments. This level requires extensive progressive experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering and involves applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis. This work will be performed under general supervision. **Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:*** Familiarity with and utilize department design and drafting standards.* Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.* Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.* On-site assistance during startup.* Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.* Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.* To perform duties as a discipline lead on a small to mid-sized projects.* Producing estimate level designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.* Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.* Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications.* Produce electrical installation specifications.* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.* Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under general supervision.* Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.* Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.* Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.* Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.* Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.* Developing construction specifications.* Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.* Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.* Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer design and construct process and manufacturing projects.* Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.* Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of electrical/instrumentation work.* Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.* Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget. # Ideal Background **Education:** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.**Certification:** Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred OR EIT completed**Experience:** This position requires 8 or more of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Motivated Self-starter who is willing to learn, grow, and work with s a team.* Ability to create and modify single line diagrams, control schematics, interconnection and wiring diagrams.* Power System Studies, Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Arc Flash Studies, and Coordination.* Experience with coordination and protection relays, especially SEL.* Strong experience with medium voltage power systems and distribution equipment, including substation transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, MV/LV MCC, MV/LV circuit breakers and motors.* Familiar with creating electrical equipment specifications / data sheets / requisitions and technical bid tabulations.* Development of plan drawings; power and control, cable tray, lighting, grounding, and* Familiarity of NEC / OHSA / NEMA / API / IEEE Standards* Has led small capital projects from design through construction, while remaining technically hands-on rather than transitioning into a purely project management role.* Construction and commissioning experience is a plus.* His recent positions have all been contract assignments, and he is now looking for a long-term opportunity where he can grow with a team. **Physical Requirements*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.# Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.