Electrical Engineer

H+M Industrial EPC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H+M is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Pasadena, TX to lead development of electrical systems for industrial projects. You will specify power distribution from 120V up to 35kV, create one-line diagrams, data sheets, and load lists, and coordinate with clients and vendors under supervision of senior engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5–10 years of petrochemical project experience, knowledge of codes, and experience with ETAP/PowerTools SKM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of experience in design/construction in petrochemical industries.
• Familiarity with industry codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, NEC).
• Knowledge of power system studies including load flow and short-circuit analysis (ETAP/PowerTools SKM).
• Basic CAD skills: AutoCAD, Microstation; SmartPlant Electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects and coordinate with clients.
• Develop one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, and control narratives.
• Check cable sizing, load studies, and equipment ratings.
• Coordinate with vendors and procurement for instrumentation.
• Input to control system architecture and instrumentation sizing.
• Maintain safety and environmental aspects per company policies.

Skills

DCS architecture

Control Narratives

Cause & Effect Diagrams

Load flow analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PowerTools SKM

AutoCAD

Microstation

SmartPlant Electrical

INTools

Job description

Job Postings

Electrical Engineer

Department Engineering Location Pasadena TX Flsa Status Exempt with straight-time overtime work schedule Regula office hours

Core Job Responsibilities

• Specifying power distribution systems for industrial projects with coordination with other disciplines and clients.
• Working with and specifying systems from 120V up through 35kV
• Develop one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance, under the supervision of a senior engineer
• Checking calculations such as cable-sizing, load study calculations, and electrical equipment rating verifications.
• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award.
• Develop instrument index, data sheets, and I/O lists to facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance.
• Coordination with vendors and procurement of specified instrumentation.
• Input to control system architecture and system design
• Sizing and calculations of instrumentation
• Update client Cause & Effect Diagrams and Control Narratives under the supervision of a senior engineer
• Managing the cost and time constraints of multiple projects at one time.
• Preparing and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the H+M Employee Handbook as well as the H+M Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• (5-10) years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries.

• Moderate knowledge of DCS system architecture, developing Control Narratives and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Current Texas Professional Engineer License preferred but not required
• Knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor-starting analysis using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software (preferred).
• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (INTools) is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects