Electrical Engineer

The Work Force Bureau; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Work Force Bureau seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support projects across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals and Utilities in the Houston area.

You will lead electrical design and testing from concept through FAT/SAT, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, review drawings and datasheets, and ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC and NFPA standards. This role requires hands-on problem solving and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical power distribution and LV/MV systems.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NEC and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering projects from design through testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Support integration of LV/MV switchgear, transformers, UPS/DC systems, VFDs, and MCCs.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturing teams, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA standards.

Skills

Power distribution knowledge

LV/MV systems understanding

Testing and commissioning

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Standards knowledge (IEC/IEEE/NEC/NFPA

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

The Work Force Bureau is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer for an opportunity in the industrial engineering sector, supporting projects across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and Utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering projects from design through testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Support the integration of LV/MV switchgear, transformers, UPS/DC systems, VFDs, and MCCs.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturing teams, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA standards.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of relevant industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemicals, utilities, EPC, or industrial infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and LV/MV systems.
• Experience with equipment integration, testing, or commissioning.
• MS Office proficiency; AutoCAD and ETAP knowledge is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

E-House solutions, refineries, oilfield facilities, and industrial electrical packages.