Industrial Design Engineer

Chemelex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex in Houston seeks an Industrial Design Engineer to design low-voltage industrial power distribution systems and guide projects from concept through commissioning. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to deliver complete designs.

The role includes equipment selection, field data collection, and producing complete design packages for construction and installation; NEC/IEEE/IEC standards apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent technical education in electrical engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience designing industrial low-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience supporting electrical power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, industrial electrical systems, or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Experience preparing complete electrical design packages for industrial projects.
• Experience specifying industrial electrical equipment including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCCs, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IEC, and applicable electrical standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• EIT, PE, or interest in obtaining professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage industrial power distribution systems for industrial facilities.
• Develop electrical system layouts, equipment arrangements, and distribution architectures.
• Assist engineers and designers with the development of electrical power system and substation designs.
• Produce complete electrical design packages for construction and installation.
• Assist with field investigations, site walks, equipment surveys, and collection of field data as required.
• Support the development and maintenance of bills of materials, equipment schedules, cable schedules, and other engineering project documentation.

Skills

Low-voltage design

Industrial power systems

NEC/IEEE knowledge

EIT/PE

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SAP

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design the Electrical Systems That Keep Industry Running

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

At Chemelex, you'll design the electrical power distribution systems that support some of North America's most critical industrial facilities.

We're looking for an Industrial Design Engineer with experience designing low-voltage industrial electrical power distribution systems who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to see their work move beyond the design phase into construction, commissioning, and operation.

Whether your background comes from industrial power distribution, EPC consulting, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, utilities, automation, or heavy industrial facilities, you'll have the opportunity to own projects from concept through commissioning while working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, construction teams, customers, and suppliers.

If you enjoy designing electrical systems-not just producing drawings-this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll design and develop low-voltage industrial electrical distribution systems supporting industrial facilities across North America.

You'll work throughout the complete project lifecycle-from initial engineering and equipment selection through installation, startup, and commissioning.

In this role you will:

Design Industrial Electrical Power Systems

• Design low-voltage industrial power distribution systems for industrial facilities.
• Develop electrical system layouts, equipment arrangements, and distribution architectures.
• Assist engineers and designers with the development of electrical power system and substation designs.
• Produce complete electrical design packages for construction and installation.
• Assist with field investigations, site walks, equipment surveys, and collection of field data as required.
• Support the development and maintenance of bills of materials, equipment schedules, cable schedules, and other engineering project documentation.

Drive Engineering Excellence

• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, IEC, CSA (where applicable), and customer specifications.
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project schedules, technical documentation, and engineering estimates.

What You Bring

We're looking for engineers who enjoy designing industrial electrical systems and want to remain involved throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent technical education in electrical engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience designing industrial low-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience supporting electrical power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, industrial electrical systems, or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Experience preparing complete electrical design packages for industrial projects.
• Experience specifying industrial electrical equipment including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCCs, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IEC, and applicable electrical standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• EIT, PE, or interest in obtaining professional licensure.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Industrial Power Distribution
• EPC Engineering
• Oil & Gas
• Chemical Processing
• Petrochemical
• Mining
• Manufacturing
• Utilities
• Renewable Energy
• Power Generation
• Industrial Automation
• Heavy Industrial Facilities

Experience using:

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• SAP
• Microsoft Office

This role is ideal for Electrical Engineers with experience designing industrial low-voltage power distribution systems for manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, mining, chemical processing, EPC, or industrial automation projects.

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.