LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

W-Industries; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

W-Industries seeks a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership on capital, maintenance, and turnaround projects in the petrochemical, refining, and oil & gas sectors. You will oversee electrical design, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, support projects from concept through construction, and maintain a strong focus on safety, schedule, and budget performance while collaborating with clients.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience in petrochemical, refining, LNG or oil & gas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design and development of electrical systems and components.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to meet project goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical engineering issues.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts.
• Support field activities, including installation, commissioning, and inspections.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments for electrical systems.

Skills

Power distribution

Controls

Protection systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Code compliance

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

ETAP

CAD tools

Job description

Description

The Senior Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for the electrical engineering discipline on capital, maintenance, and turnaround projects within the petrochemical, refining, and oil & gas industries. This role is responsible for overseeing electrical engineering design, ensuring quality and compliance, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior engineers, and serving as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients. The Senior Lead Electrical Engineer supports projects from concept through construction while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.

Description

The Senior Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for the electrical engineering discipline on capital, maintenance, and turnaround projects within the petrochemical, refining, and oil & gas industries. This role is responsible for overseeing electrical engineering design, ensuring quality and compliance, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior engineers, and serving as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients. The Senior Lead Electrical Engineer supports projects from concept through construction while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.

Job Requirements

• Lead and oversee the design and development of electrical systems and components.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to meet project goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical engineering issues.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts.
• Support field activities, including installation, commissioning, and inspections.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments for electrical systems.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, controls, and protection systems.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and CAD tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and other industry codes and standards.

Requirements

• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience in petrochemical, refining, LNG or oil & gas, including leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in ETAP
• Strong knowledge of current codes and standards
• Previous experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield facilities

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.