Electrical Project Engineer: Lead Design & Commissioning

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

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.