Electrical Engineer – Oil & Gas

The Planet Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer II for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. PE designation is preferred, with exposure to energy infrastructure such as industrial facilities, pipelines, and power generation.

Responsibilities include office-based design work and occasional field support (scoping, construction, and commissioning). Some travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• Experience with electrical engineering for industrial facilities, compressor stations, pipelines, power generation, or other energy infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical design codes, industry standards, engineering practices, and equipment specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering standards, modify approaches when appropriate, and draw on previous experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues and impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive deliverables and multiple project priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard engineering and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Approximately 80% office-based work supporting multiple project teams.
• Approximately 20% field work involving project scoping, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive project environment.
• Occasional travel to compressor station facilities and project sites may be required.

Skills

2+ years experience

Electrical design standards

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Client Job Title: Electrical Engineer II

Duration: 12 -month Contract

Location: Houston, TX

Pay : $44-$48

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• Experience with electrical engineering for industrial facilities, compressor stations, pipelines, power generation, or other energy infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical design codes, industry standards, engineering practices, and equipment specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering standards, modify approaches when appropriate, and draw on previous experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues and impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive deliverables and multiple project priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard engineering and project management software.

Working Conditions:

• Approximately 80% office-based work supporting multiple project teams.
• Approximately 20% field work involving project scoping, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive project environment.
• Occasional travel to compressor station facilities and project sites may be required.