Electrical Engineer (Commissioning – LV/MV Systems) - RibbitZ

taraki-search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RibbbitZ in Houston is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead LV/MV electrical commissioning activities onsite. You will coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, safety teams, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and timely system handover.

The role requires 3–5 years of commissioning experience, strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE/NETA, and hands-on testing with IR testers and relay kits. Onsite work in Houston with a permanent employment type.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical commissioning and testing.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA standards.
• Experience in industrial plants, oil & gas, power systems, or data centers.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning for LV/MV equipment (switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, generators, relays).
• Perform FAT, SAT, loop checks, and electrical testing.
• Conduct primary & secondary injection testing and relay testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during start-up and system integration.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, safety teams, vendors, and clients.
• Review electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, and datasheets.
• Prepare test reports, commissioning records, and handover documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Coordination with teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IR testers

Relay kits

Hi-Pot testing

Testing equipment

Job description

Our client RibbbitZ is looking for Electrical Engineer (Commissioning – LV/MV Systems) in Houston.

Location: Houston, Texas, USA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience: 3–5 Years

Eligibility: US Citizens Only

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support E-House Solutions across industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and Utilities. This role involves executing and coordinating end-to-end LV/MV electrical commissioning activities, ensuring systems are safely integrated, compliant, and delivered on schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute commissioning for LV/MV equipment (switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, generators, relays)
• Perform FAT, SAT, loop checks, and electrical testing
• Conduct primary & secondary injection testing and relay testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during start-up and system integration
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, safety teams, vendors, and clients
• Review electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, and datasheets
• Prepare test reports, commissioning records, and handover documentation
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules and quality standards

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical commissioning & testing
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA standards
• Experience in industrial plants, oil & gas, power systems, or data centers
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing tools (IR testers, relay kits, Hi-Pot, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings
• Strong communication and coordination skills

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL):

• NETA Level II / III / IV
• PMP Certification
• PE License (Texas preferred)
• OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E