Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy

Halff; Texas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP

PTO and holidays

HSA

Job summary

Halff is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Energy practice in Texas or Oklahoma offices. The role requires 12+ years delivering I&E projects in Oil & Gas or Energy, with proven leadership and project management.

You will lead projects, mentor staff, support business development, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and regulators while upholding Halff standards across design, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in electrical, chemical, mechanical engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Strong knowledge of I&E engineering principles for Oil & Gas and Energy.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to project stakeholders and leadership across I&E projects.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Lead projects and make technical recommendations while resolving design issues.
• Lead planning, design, and evaluation of I&E engineering systems in Oil & Gas and Energy.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and regulators to coordinate design and installations.
• Mentor engineers, EITs, and staff to foster collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy, Texas and Oklahoma

Halff has an opening for an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Energy practice in one of our Texas or Oklahoma office locations. This senior‑level role provides a unique opportunity to offer strategic leadership and technical expertise while helping expand Halff’s Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering presence across Texas and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of experience delivering I&E engineering projects in the Oil & Gas and/or Energy practice.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to project stakeholders and leadership across I&E Engineering projects.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues.
• Lead planning, design, and evaluation of engineering systems, including Oil & Gas and Energy projects.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients, public officials, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory criteria.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and evaluations throughout design and construction phases.
• Support business development efforts and mentor technical staff as needed.
• Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within the project team.
• Support estimates and client presentations to help grow the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project‑specific standards, criteria, deliverables, and best practices.
• Support operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub‑consultants, and client interaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or ABET‑accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools specific to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering in the Oil & Gas and Energy industry.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency with industrial control systems, low voltage power, protective relays, switchgear, MCCs.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, API, AGA.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; field/construction support experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and network architecture design.
• Knowledge of hazardous area electrical classification.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build client confidence and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and learn.
• Ability to perform site visits.
• Willingness to travel to project and construction sites as needed.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Travel up to ~10%.
• Business development experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and integrity.

The Halff Energy Advantage

• Our processing team excels at natural gas processing design and evaluation, compressor station design, pressure regulation, metering and custody transfer, and safety and hazard analysis.
• With our broad range of upstream, midstream and distribution services, Halff can provide innovative design solutions, program management services and staff augmentation.

Halff Energy Services

• Pipeline Systems
• Natural Gas Processing
• Safety and Hazard Analysis
• Oil Field Services
• Surveying
• Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
• Geographic Information Systems
• Environmental Services
• Energy Support Engineering Services

Company Overview

Halff is a full‑service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran’s Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.