Engineer, Brownfield Projects Electrical

Nextdecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, Brownfield Projects Electrical, to support the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas. The role focuses on FEED/EPCC activities and coordinating multiple contractors and vendors to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and compliance with technical standards.

The incumbent will work under the Sr. Manager and Sr Director, applying a strong Electrical Engineering foundation and collaborating with Process, I&C, Mechanical, and Telecom teams to

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years as Brownfield Projects Engineer in oil and gas.
• Professional Engineering license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FEED/EPCC activities by Contractors and Vendors meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.
• Coordinate technical clarifications and reviews (HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/QRAs).
• HSE orientation, site surveys, and KPI monitoring for project delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

HSE awareness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering license eligibility

Tools

Smart Plant

Navisworks

WinPCS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.SUMMARY OF THE ROLENextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, Brownfield Projects Electrical, to support long-term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate shall be a specialist project engineer, with a background in Electrical Engineering and a good basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines to support project management (Process, Process Safety, Rotating Equipment, I&C, Mechanical, Telecom).The incumbent will report to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects, under the leadership of the Sr Director Engineering and the Sr. Vice President of Operations.The role has no direct reports.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFor the Projects under their responsibility, the Engineer, Brownfield Projects Electrical shall ensure that FEED and/or EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) activities by Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Vendors, are executed safely, on schedule, on budget and in line with the applicable technical requirements.KEY ACTIVITIES TO BE COORDINATEDThe Engineer, Brownfield Projects Electrical shall coordinate the following activities, typically for electrical equipment focused projects, among the different parties involved (Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Vendors, NEXTDECADE stakeholders):Preparation of BODs and FEED technical Work PackagesPreparation of EPC Tenders (technical part) and analysis of technical proposalsParticipation in technical clarifications with Contractors and VendorsIssue on time of NEXTDECADE SMEs comments to Contractors and Vendors deliverablesParticipation of NEXTDECADE SMEs to specific reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRAs, etc…), and follow-up of actions closureHSE orientation training for Contractors and Vendors personnel working on the plant siteSite surveys preparation and executionDevelopment and monitoring of KPIs (HSE, schedule, budget, quality, compliance)Development and monitoring of recovery plan(s) as requiredProcessing and closure of TDRs (Technical Deviation Requests) and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)Inspections and FATs at Vendors premises and SATs on the plant siteProper implementation by Contractors and Vendors of NEXTDECADE SIMOPS procedures & PTW system requirementsWalkdowns and witnessing by NEXTDECADE personnel of mechanical completion and commissioning key activitiesCompliance with NEXTDECADE MOC processHandover of new facilities/equipment from Contractors to NEXTDECADEIssue of Project close-out report including lessons learntPreparation of warranty claims (if any)EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIESBasic Requirements:B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering (or similar).5+ years as Brownfield Projects Engineer in the oil and gas industry (including exposure to SIMOPS and Turn Arounds)A Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration.Preferred Requirements:Experience15+ years in the oil and gas industry10+ years as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry (Green and/or Brownfield)5+ years in Project or Operations in the LNG or refinery industriesAdvanced skills in the following:Project managementPlanning for brownfield project deliveryIntermediate skills in the following:Project Completion Systems (Win PCS, Smart Completion, etc…)3D model software (Smart Plant & Navisworks)Contractor managementStakeholder managementBudgeting, estimating and cost control for projectsManaging SIMOPsQuality requirements in projectsEngineering information management for projectsBasic skills in the following:Permit to Work systemsOperational Management of ChangePhysical Requirements:Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.Frequent standing, walking, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders.Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling and spinal twisting.Use of hands, arms and legs to lift. Ability to push and pull machinery and other mechanical components.Site Working Conditions & Physical ExpectationsWork EnvironmentMust be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.Operates in a complex construction environment.Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.May be required to enter confined spaces.May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.NEXTDECADE VALUESSafety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.