Industrial LV Power Systems Engineer

Chemelex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and deliver low‑voltage industrial power distribution systems for critical facilities across North America. You’ll own design packages from concept through commissioning and coordinate with engineering, project management, procurement, construction and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years’ LV distribution experience, NEC/IEEE/IEC knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience designing industrial low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience preparing electrical design packages, including one-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, and panel schedules.
• Experience selecting and specifying electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, panelboards, MCCs, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Strong understanding of the NEC, IEEE, IEC, and industry engineering standards.
• Experience performing electrical calculations including voltage drop, cable sizing, conductor ampacity, and derating.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, construction, suppliers, and customers.
• EIT, PE, or interest in pursuing professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design low-voltage (480V and below) industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop electrical deliverables including: single-line diagrams, panel schedules, cable schedules, equipment layouts, raceway routing drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, setpoint schedules, and installation details.
• Specify and select electrical equipment including switchboards, panelboards, MCCs, transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and distribution equipment.
• Perform electrical calculations including voltage drop, cable sizing, conductor ampacity, and derating.
• Review engineering drawings and customer specifications for NEC/IEEE/IEC compliance.
• Coordinate electrical designs with Project Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Engineering Management, and Procurement.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
• Support procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Attend customer meetings to provide technical expertise and support project execution.
• Conduct occasional field visits to verify existing conditions, perform field walkdowns, and support commissioning activities.
• Assist in developing engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices.
• Support project schedules, technical documentation, and cost estimates throughout project execution.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, SAP, and internal engineering tools.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chemelex is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and deliver low‑voltage industrial power distribution systems for critical facilities across North America. You’ll own design packages from concept through commissioning and coordinate with engineering, project management, procurement, construction and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years’ LV distribution experience, NEC/IEEE/IEC knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and