Principal Electrical Engineer

Brunel; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

1-year W2 contract

Job summary

Brunel in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide leadership and technical oversight for LNG and energy infrastructure projects from development through commissioning. The role requires coordinating engineering scope with E&C teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and delivering technically sound designs on time.

You will mentor project engineers, review drawings and specifications, perform RCA when issues arise, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred; relevant LNG/energy project experience a plus.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical development and execution of LNG and energy projects.
• Coordinate engineering scope with E&C and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide technical guidance during design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Review engineering deliverables and maintain engineering knowledge base.
• Represent the company in industry associations and at contractor offices.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Reading drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: 5/40 - Hybrid; 4 days in office, 1 from home

Duration: 1-year W2 contract (possibility of extension)

Position Overview

This role provides leadership and technical oversight for contractor and supplier engineering activities from the earliest project development stages through project execution. The position coordinates engineering scope execution with Engineering & Construction teams and other functional disciplines while ensuring compliance with project requirements, company standards, engineering philosophies, and technical expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

The role is responsible for maintaining the technical integrity of engineering deliverables and supporting the successful development, design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale LNG and energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned portions of the technical development and execution of LNG and energy infrastructure projects.
• Utilize and maintain project knowledge and engineering reference documentation within the Engineering Knowledge Bank.
• Act as the company representative during the design phase at contractor engineering offices.
• Serve as the primary company representative within applicable industry associations, workgroups, and technical organizations.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and startup phases of major infrastructure projects.
• Perform high-level engineering evaluations and technical assessments for facility expansion, modernization, and improvement projects.
• Complete additional assignments and responsibilities as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of the engineering design process and application of engineering principles to solve technical problems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis to identify underlying causes of technical and operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and the ability to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management principles and practices.
• Experience with project and program management, including coordinating teams, managing deliverables, and supporting successful project execution.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.