Industrial Power Distribution Design Engineer

Chemelex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex, a leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, seeks an electrical engineer to design low voltage power distribution for industrial projects in Houston. You will select equipment, run calculations, prepare drawings, and ensure NEC/IEEE/IEC compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Navisworks. PE/EIT is valued; SAP/MS Office and Bluebeam experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 3 to 7 years of power distribution system design experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• PE license, EIT, or desire to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Office, and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low voltage secondary power distribution systems for industrial projects.
• Specify equipment such as control panels, panelboards, transformers, circuit breakers, cables.
• Perform electrical calculations: voltage drop, ampacity, derating, cable sizing, raceway fill.
• Prepare schedules, layouts, drawings, BOMs, and detailed specs.
• Review specs to ensure NEC, IEEE, IEC compliance and internal standards.
• Coordinate designs with project teams and attend customer meetings.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor drawings and submittals.
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Review customer drawings and write RFIs.
• Conduct site visits to verify equipment and assist project execution.
• Develop standards, procedures and best practices for power distribution.
• Support schedules, cost estimates and technical docs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and in-house tools.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office

SAP

Bluebeam

Job description

Chemelex, a leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, seeks an electrical engineer to design low voltage power distribution for industrial projects in Houston. You will select equipment, run calculations, prepare drawings, and ensure NEC/IEEE/IEC compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Navisworks. PE/EIT is valued; SAP/MS Office and Bluebeam experience is a plus.