Electrical Project Engineer

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Company matching 401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to oversee electrical engineering and project execution for hybrid power generation systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in electric engineering and be well-versed in gas turbine power plants, battery energy storage systems, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical/project engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in gas turbine power plants.
• Proficiency in power system analysis and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for power generation systems.
• Manage cross-functional project teams effectively.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Total ownership mentality

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. This role will provide electrical engineering and project execution expertise for hybrid power generation systems, including traditional power plants, large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated balance of plant (BOP) infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead technical aspects of projects from design through commissioning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage vendors and contractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of efficient, reliable, and safe electrical systems in power generation and energy storage facilities.

Essential Functions

• Lead electrical engineering activities for gas turbine power plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS), including design oversight, integration of battery packs, power conversion systems (PCS)/inverters, battery management systems (BMS), excitation systems, generators, and balance of plant components (transformers, switchgear, cabling, auxiliary power, cooling, grounding, and fire safety systems).
• Develop and manage project technical deliverables, including one-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, specifications, protective relaying schemes, and construction documents to meet industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NERC, NFPA 855 for BESS, UL 9540, IEEE 1547, etc.).
• Perform and oversee power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonics, arc flash, grounding, stability), equipment sizing, and performance modeling using tools like ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PSCAD, or DIgSILENT, with focus on gas turbine generator integration and hybrid BESS/grid interactions.
• Support the Installation & Commissioning team with technical RFIs of electrical and BOP systems in gas turbine power plants and energy storage facilities.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, engineering contractors, gas turbine vendors, battery/inverter suppliers, utilities, and regulatory agencies to execute projects, resolve technical issues, support grid interconnection/compliance, and ensure seamless hybrid operation.
• Support procurement by developing RFQ engineering templates, evaluating bids, specifying electrical equipment (e.g., generators, exciters, switchgear, transformers), battery systems, reviewing vendor drawings/submittals, and ensuring quality, schedule, and performance alignment.
• Conduct risk assessments, root cause analysis for failures (e.g., generator/exciter issues, protection misoperations, battery degradation, inverter faults, or grid synchronization problems), and implement corrective actions to maintain project reliability and safety.
• Provide discipline engineering input for project schedules, budgets, and milestones; identify and mitigate risks/obstacles to deliver gas turbine and hybrid projects on time and within scope.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including arc flash studies, grounding, and BESS-specific fire/thermal standards.
• Contribute to hybrid system optimization (e.g., DC-coupled or AC-coupled BESS integration with gas turbine generation for peaking, frequency regulation, or grid support) and support continuous improvement in design, execution, and operational processes for gas turbine facilities.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical/project engineering, with demonstrated expertise in gas turbine power plants (simple-cycle or combined-cycle), battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid/renewable integration, or industrial/power facilities.
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM Power Tools, AutoCAD (or equivalent), PSCAD, DIgSILENT, or similar tools for power system analysis, design, and project deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, protection/coordination, high-voltage/low-voltage systems, generators/excitation, inverters, battery integration (BMS, PCS, thermal/auxiliary systems), and balance of plant electrical infrastructure in gas turbine applications.
• Hands-on experience with gas turbine generators, exciters, substations, switchgear, transformers, large-scale lithium-ion battery systems, inverters, and project execution in gas-fired power plants or hybrid energy storage.
• Proven project coordination skills, including vendor management, scheduling, budgeting support, commissioning, startup, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with power system studies, grounding/arc flash assessments, and standards relevant to gas turbine plants and BESS (e.g., NFPA 855, UL 9540, IEEE 1547, NERC).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

Our CREATORS Culture

At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.