Electrical Engineer

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead or support instrument and control system design for capital projects. You will develop I&C deliverables, specify field instrumentation, and interface with control system vendors from design through startup.

The role requires a 4–8 year background in industrial power distribution design, proficiency with ETAP/SKM, and knowledge of hazardous area classifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4–8 years of experience in industrial power distribution design.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system analysis tools.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classification and grounding design.
• Strong analytical and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and area classification drawings.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and motor starting studies (ETAP or SKM).
• Size and specify transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and cables.
• Review vendor drawings and support factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate with instrumentation and other disciplines on interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/IEC, IEEE, and project standards.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical design coordination

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure progress

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Electrical Engineer will lead or support instrument and control system design for capital projects. You'll develop I&C deliverables, specify field instrumentation, and interface with control system vendors from design through startup.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and area classification drawings
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and motor starting studies (ETAP or SKM)
• Size and specify transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and cables
• Review vendor drawings and support factory acceptance testing
• Coordinate with instrumentation and other disciplines on interfaces
• Ensure compliance with NEC/IEC, IEEE, and project standards

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PE or progress toward licensure a plus)
• 4-8 years of experience in industrial power distribution design
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system analysis tools
• Knowledge of hazardous area classification and grounding design
• Strong analytical and coordination skills

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.

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