Lead PCR Electrical Engineer — Power Control Rooms

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries is seeking a PCR Electrical Engineer to lead projects from concept to completion, drafting electrical construction drawings with AutoCAD and coordinating with mechanical/structural teams. Youll manage BOMs, perform design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while supporting client meetings and supplier coordination.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related area, 4–8 years of experience, and strong knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, and NEC/IEEE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• , 0-3 years experience for Engineer level; more for Senior/Lead.
• Experience with drafting and power systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete standard projects to match client specifications and requirements.
• Draft electrical construction drawings using AutoCAD with in‑house teams.
• Work with Project Management to interpret project write‑ups, client specs and drawings.
• Create and validate Bills of Materials for PCR and Major Buyout items.
• Complete self and peer design reviews before issuing projects to manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.
• Provide technical support in client meetings.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve components.
• Notify supervisor of issues impacting scope, budget or schedule.
• Gather and review interconnect documents to create interconnect sheets.
• Create AC and DC panels drawings and circuits.
• Support sales, application engineering, and inspection teams.
• Assist production engineers with problem solving.
• Adhere to policies, ISO standards, safety rules.
• Meet regularly with clients, suppliers and OEMs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Electrical drafting

Power distribution knowledge

NEC/IEEE/UL awareness

Customer service

Specification interpretation

One-line/three-line drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Technology or related area

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Powell Industries is seeking a PCR Electrical Engineer to lead projects from concept to completion, drafting electrical construction drawings with AutoCAD and coordinating with mechanical/structural teams. Youll manage BOMs, perform design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while supporting client meetings and supplier coordination.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related area, 4–8 years of experience, and strong knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, and NEC/IEEE