Lead Electrical Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for an EPC client in Southeast Houston. You will lead a project execution team, manage scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables for petrochemical projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in design/construction, and preferably a Texas PE license or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction in petrochemicals.
• Texas Professional Engineer license preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of power system studies (load flow, short circuit, motor-starting, relay coordination).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team.
• Oversee scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets, and execution planning.
• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management.
• Specify power distribution systems from 120V to 35kV for industrial projects.
• Develop one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics.
• Facilitate acceptance of design deliverables for package issuance.
• Validate equipment ratings and perform cable-sizing/load evaluations.
• Prepare cost-competitive man-hour estimates and support proposals.

Skills

Power system studies

Arc flash evaluations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Texas PE license (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PowerTools SKM

AutoCAD

Microstation

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

Our client is an EPC company working on projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemicals and other industrial sectors. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the team in Southeast Houston.

Key responsibilities will include: -

• Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team
• Responsible for scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets and execution planning
• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management
• Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects from 120V up through 35kV
• Support the development of one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance
• Validating equipment ratings and conducting calculations such as cable-sizing and load evaluations
• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award. Experience with equipment FAT’s is preferred.
• Prepare cost competitive man-hour estimates and assist with proposal preparation
• Managing the cost and time constraints of multiple projects at one time
• Prepare and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries
• Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Strong knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor-starting analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash evaluations using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software
• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

On offer is a competitive base salary, benefits, discretionary bonus scheme.