Senior Electrical Engineer

WTS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WTS Energy is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to lead scope development for capital and expense projects from concept to commissioning. You will develop design criteria and deliverables such as SLDs, load lists, and equipment specs, while managing MOC processes and coordinating with EPCs, vendors and internal teams.

The role requires reviewing and approving electrical deliverables, performing power system studies, and supporting permitting.

Qualifications

• Lead electrical scope development for capital and expense projects.
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, and engineering deliverables.
• Effective communication with stakeholders and contractors for design alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical scope development for minor capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, and engineering deliverables (SLDs, load lists, specifications, datasheets).
• Execute and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for all assigned projects.
• Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on design and execution.
• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including SLDs, protection & control schematics, cable schedules, and equipment specs.

Skills

Electrical design

Stakeholder management

Power systems

Commissioning

Tools

Protective relaying (SEL)

Grounding & bonding

Job description

• Lead electrical scope development for minor capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, and engineering deliverables (SLDs, load lists, specifications, datasheets)
• Execute and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for all assigned projects
• Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on design and execution
• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
  • Protection & control schematics
  • Cable schedules and routing
  • Equipment specifications and vendor drawings
• Perform and/or review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash)
• Support equipment selection and technical bid evaluations for major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFDs)
• Develop project cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans; manage budget and forecast performance
• Coordinate construction activities including installation, field changes, and contractor oversight
• Lead commissioning activities including energization plans, checkout procedures, and functional testing
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70E)
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance as it relates to project execution
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and constructability reviews
• Provide technical leadership during project troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Prepare project documentation including reports, as-built drawings, and turnover packages
• Strong working knowledge of high voltage and medium voltage power systems and large motor applications
• Familiarity with protective relaying (including SEL systems) and coordination philosophies
• Experience with grounding, bonding, and lightning protection design
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Other project-related duties as assigned