Electrical Engineer III

EDG Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical design efforts for offshore and onshore projects.

You will coordinate with multi-discipline teams and ensure compliant, integrated electrical systems per client specs and industry standards. The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of power generation and distribution, and proficiency with ETAP/SKM.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred).
• 5–10 years experience designing electrical power generation and distribution for offshore oil & gas, onshore processing, refining or related sectors.
• Experience in multi-discipline project teams and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and IEC standards.
• Experience leading factory acceptance testing of equipment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team for power generation, distribution and control systems for offshore/onshore projects.
• Prepare and review specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment.
• Prepare and review calculations using ETAP or SKM.
• Prepare layouts for electrical buildings, wiring, and grounding.
• Review project specifications and provide alternatives as needed.
• Support procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities.
• Travel to various sites as required.

Skills

Power system design

Electrical distribution

Project leadership

Multi-discipline collaboration

Cost estimation

Code compliance

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PLC panels

Job description

EDG Inc

Electrical Engineer III

Job Opening Details

• Industry *Electric Utilities
• Position Electrical Engineer III
• Req Code 3005
• General Location Houston
• RequisitionNumber: 3005
• JobTitle: Electrical Engineer III
• DateOpened: 8/26/2026
• Location: Houston,TX
• Industry: Oil &Gas
• Department: Electricaland Instrumentation Engineering
• EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular
• Part-TimeAvailable: No
• Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
• FLSAExemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Job Summary:

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is to be responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of all electrical design requirements for theproject. This person is to be familiar with all power generation, distribution,protection and related control systems as well as client providedspecifications and all applicable industry codes and standards.The Sr. Electrical Engineer coordinates withother disciplines to insure an integrated design meeting the projectrequirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead an electrical design team design indeveloping all electrical power generation, distribution, protection andrelated control systems for offshore and onshore projects;
• Preparation and review of electricalgeneration, distribution, rotating, communications and control equipmentspecifications and datasheets;
• Preparation and review of electrical systemcalculations utilizing ETAP or SKM;
• Preparation and review of constructiondrawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, equipmentinstallation, lighting, grounding, etc.;
• Preparation and review project/clientspecifications and requirements; provide alternatives and recommendations asrequired;
• Preparation and review of layouts and plansfor electrical buildings and facilities;
• Preparation and review of AC and DC load listsfrom mechanical equipment lists and control systems documents;
• Preparation and review of DC and UPSdistribution systems;
• Preparation and review of electrical drawingsand construction packages;
• Preparation and review of Electrical Area Classification drawings;
• Preparation and review of test andcommissioning procedures;
• Preparation and review of electricalfabrication and construction detail;
• Provide support for the preparation ofPre-FEED and FEED cost estimates;
• Provide engineering support to procurement ofequipment, skidded packages, and buildings;
• Support and assist field engineering teamsduring construction, test and commissioning;
• Test and commissioning of packages andelectrical systems;
• International and domestic travel is required;

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• The candidate must have a BS or MS (preferred)degree in Electrical engineering;
• The candidate must have five (5) to ten (10) yearsdemonstrated experience designing and implementing electrical power generationand distribution systems for the offshore oil and gas industry, onshore gasprocessing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing, orrefining;
• Demonstrated experience working within projectcentered multi-discipline teams;
• Demonstrated experience preparing project costestimates;
• Demonstrated experience preparingspecifications for procurement, construction, testing and commissioning ofelectrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and controlequipment such as generator sets, variable frequency drives, low voltage andmedium voltage motor control systems and switchgear, and integrated motorcontrol center buildings, distributed control systems, PLC panels, etc.;
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate portionsof ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards;
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEC standards andpractices;
• Demonstrated experience leading factoryacceptance testing of package equipment;
• Demonstrated experience providing engineeringsupport to construction, testing, commissioning and startup of electricalfacilities.

PreferredQualifications

• Experience with high voltage design preferred.

WorkingConditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties require outdoor work in aconstruction site type atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;
• Working on a construction site or in plantand/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;
• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permits employee to communicateeffectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexesto perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasksand levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title andshall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace.Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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