Electrical Engineer, Power Systems - Industrial Plant

Keystone Engineering Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. in Lake Charles, LA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support power systems and plant infrastructure during FEED, detailed design, and field activities. The role emphasizes safety, NFPA 70/70E compliance, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in petrochemical or refining, field trip capability, and strong communication skills; U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience performing detailed engineering and design for PSM-regulated petrochemical or refining industries.
• 8+ years relevant experience required.
• Ability to make field trips and lead in all project communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Current TWIC Card needed.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as electrical SME for power systems and industrial plant infrastructure.
• Lead or coordinate load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, and power quality studies.
• Develop power system models in ETAP or SKM reflecting facility configuration.
• Review P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams for code compliance.
• Lead FEED and detailed design phases as electrical discipline lead.
• Support TAR/turnaround activities and post-maintenance verifications.
• Interpret arc flash study data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, API RP 500 compliance.

Skills

Field trips

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for a Lake Charles Area on-site client position.

Position Type: Full-time

Location:Lake Charles Area Facility

Work Environment/Physical Demands:Office/Sedentary, Plant

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Reporting to the Discipline Engineering Lead, the Electrical Engineer provides subject matter expertise supporting Discipline Engineering and Project Delivery across the Americas. The role spans ongoing operations, capital projects, and turnaround activities with a primary focus on power systems engineering and is expected to own technical changes in the facility within all aspects of power engineering.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as technical SME in power systems and electrical engineering for industrial process plant infrastructure; develop and maintain recognition in the field through demonstrated technical outcomes.
• Investigate power system anomalies, equipment failures, and protection events and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Root cause analysis of electrical failures during startup, shutdown, or abnormal operations.
• Direct or lead load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and power quality studies.
• Develop and maintain power system models in ETAP or SKM reflecting current facility configuration.
• Establish or update protective relay settings and coordination schedules for facility distribution systems.
• Review and approve electrical equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication packages.
• Lead or coordinate arc flash studies and translate findings into actionable design and safety recommendations.
• Manage and maintain the site arc flash study, ensuring accuracy is preserved after MOC or TAR activity.
• Interpret and communicate Arc Flash study data to operations, maintenance, and management stakeholders.
• Participate in or lead PHA/HAZOP reviews for electrical systems and power distribution scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, API RP 500, and NFPA 497 area classification requirements.
• Support the waiver process when deviations from Company or regulatory standards are necessary.
• Define the electrical basis of design and area classification philosophy during FEL for new or modified units.
• Review P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams for completeness and code compliance.
• Serve as electrical discipline lead during FEED and detailed design phases.
• Coordinate pre-TAR electrical scope including equipment inspection, testing, and return-to-service verification.
• Evaluate electrical equipment condition reports and disposition findings.
• Develop or revise company electrical engineering standards and specifications.
• Conduct gap assessments against NFPA, IEEE, and API code updates and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements including NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, and area classification requirements; support the waiver process when necessary.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience performing detailed engineering and design for PSM-regulated petrochemical or refining industries.
• 8+ years relevant experience required.
• Ability to make field trips and lead in all project communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Current TWIC Card needed.

Experienced Preferred:

• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.