Project Engineer

HW3; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

PTO

401(k) and bonus opportunities

Job summary

HW3 in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Project Engineer / Electrical Lead for industrial power systems and modular power-distribution projects. You will drive scope, design, procurement, construction and commissioning, collaborating with vendors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on MV/LV switchgear and MCC experience, transformers, VFDs, UPS/DC and electrical distribution expertise, plus a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of electrical project engineering, electrical lead or related industrial experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear and MCCs.
• Experience with transformers, VFDs, UPS/DC systems and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities from scope development through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Support projects involving MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, UPS/DC systems and electrical distribution.
• Review electrical drawings, one-lines, equipment layouts, cable schedules, grounding and other engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support equipment selection, technical specifications, RFQs, vendor evaluations and project estimates.
• Provide engineering support during construction, FAT/SAT, commissioning and field troubleshooting.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical issues and stakeholder communication.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer / Electrical Lead (RIE/ E-Housing/ PDC Buildings Experienced)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

Compensation: (Negotiable) + benefits, PTO, 401(k) and bonus opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Electrical Lead with a strong background in industrial electrical power systems and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities from scope development through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Support projects involving MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, UPS/DC systems and electrical distribution.
• Review electrical drawings, one-lines, equipment layouts, cable schedules, grounding and other engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support equipment selection, technical specifications, RFQs, vendor evaluations and project estimates.
• Provide engineering support during construction, FAT/SAT, commissioning and field troubleshooting.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical issues and stakeholder communication.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of electrical project engineering, electrical lead or related industrial experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear and MCCs.
• Experience with transformers, VFDs, UPS/DC systems and electrical distribution.

E-House, RIE, PDC, electrical building or similar packaged/modular power-distribution experience is highly valued.