Electrical Engineer, Principal

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Houston, TX office. The role involves leading advanced electrical engineering assignments, preparing specifications, sketches, calculations, and liaison with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include ensuring project scope, schedule, and budget compliance with design codes and HSSE standards. The candidate should have a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and 15+ years of field and industry experience, with expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• ABET-accredited degree preferred.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Industry experience required.
• Large multi-discipline project leadership preferred.
• ETAP/SKM/CARS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE design codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advanced level specifications detailing client performance requirements and design codes.
• Develop engineering sketches, calculations, and analysis models for complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and design procedures.
• Visit job-sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements and compliance.
• Prepare inquiries and purchase requisitions for equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Bachelors in Engineering required

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CARS

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer, Principal to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Electrical Engineer, Principal will perform electrical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors.
• Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• May lead large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• PE license required.
• Field experience required.
• Industry experience required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• Large multi-discipline project lead engineer experience preferred.
• ETAP, SKM, CARS software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled