Lead Electrical Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Southeast Houston (Pasadena). You will supervise a project execution team, manage scope, quality, schedule and budgets for petrochemical projects, and coordinate change management.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in design/construction in petrochem, and familiarity with ETAP/PowerTools SKM; Texas PE license preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering design and construction in petrochemicals.
• Texas PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of power system studies: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, relay coordination, arc flash evaluations.
• Familiar with API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant Electrical is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Texas Professional Engineer 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 (Pasadena).

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.