Electrical Engineer IV

Pioneer Production Services, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 101,942 - 106,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation pay

Job summary

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage electrical and controls design for capital projects in Houston, TX. This role requires overseeing compliance with company standards and managing project budgets and schedules while liaising with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in the design of electrical systems, particularly in High Power environments. A focus on innovative problem-solving and technical guidance to peers is essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the electrical and controls design of capital projects.
• Manage execution of design deliverables by third-party engineering firms.
• Review and approve design deliverables such as drawings and technical reports.

Skills

Design of large horsepower turbine and electrical motor-driven centrifugal compressor stations

Experience in industrial systems and Hazardous Classified Areas

Electrical design including 120/208 volt and 480 volt systems

Knowledge of Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC based controls systems

Instrumentation including smart and analog transmitters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane operations, marine rigging, dispatching, and maintenance. Its headquarters are in Lockport, LA, and it operates across North America.

Electrical Engineer IV – Houston, TX

Hybrid Schedule. Pay: $74‑77 per hour.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support Enbridge’s Engineering and Construction capital projects. The Senior Electrical Engineer oversees and manages the electrical and controls design of expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third‑party engineering firms to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications, industry standards, and project budget and schedule. Liaison with other functional groups within Project Execution, Operations and Shared Services ensures that project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into design deliverables.

Specific Accountabilities

• The Electrical Engineer must have experience in the design of large horsepower (10,000 to 30,000 HP) turbine and electrical motor‑driven centrifugal compressor stations, and experience in industrial systems and Hazardous Classified Areas meeting NEC requirements and knowledge of the following:
• Power
• 120/208 volt systems including lighting panels, lighting, convenience outlets.
• 480 volt systems including motor controls centers/motor starters, motors, power panels, transformers, auto transfer switches and generators.
• 4160 volt systems including switchgear, motor starters, synchronous motors, circuit breakers, relaying, metering.
• Cable and conduit sizing.
• Starter and overload sizing.
• Grounding systems.
• Cathodic protection systems.
• Controls
• Allen‑Bradley or equivalent PLC base controls systems including Wonderware based operator interface and communication between multiple PLC based systems.
• Motor controls circuits.
• Valve actuators electric and pneumatic.
• PID loop controllers.
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD).
• Instrumentation
• Smart and analog transmitters including Rosemount and Honeywell.
• Pneumatic gauges.
• Pressure, differential pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Level gauges & transmitters.
• RTDs and thermocouples, thermowells.
• Flame and gas detector systems.
• Oversees the development of the project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks and supporting information related to assigned facility projects.
• Ensures that all facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes and corporate standards.
• Manages the execution of the design deliverables by a third‑party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.
• Reviews and approves design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports and material listing sheets.
• Reviews vendor materials quotations, prepares technical evaluations, and recommends to the supervisor selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery.
• Provides technical support during the construction phase and the commissioning phase of the project.
• Reviews lessons learned from past projects and incorporates recommendations into future designs.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers within the team or others based upon technical expertise.
• Supports and/or leads department initiatives as required.
• Ensures that development project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.

Scope/Dimensions

• Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact.
• Oversees the development and/or implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and with other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides informal leadership to peers.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer designation.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change.
• Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Ability to resolve complex issues based on depth and breadth of technical and business knowledge.
• Awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders both internal and external to the project team.
• Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non‑technical staff.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Stress levels can be above normal as project work is deadline‑oriented, highly visible and numerous activities are conducted concurrently.
• Overnight business trips to the field may be required, usually requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Vacation pay for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If selected, you will join Pioneer Production Services, Inc. as your employer and work at Enbridge facilities, partnering daily with Enbridge and contract team members.