Senior Electrical Engineer

Kent; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Gregory, TX, to provide discipline engineering support to a key client in the energy sector. You will lead design and specification efforts, develop protection schemes, and coordinate with operations and vendors to ensure project success.

The role requires extensive experience in MV/LV systems, substation design, and commissioning, with a strong emphasis on safety and industry standards. Relocation is required to Gregory, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of Electrical distribution systems in refining and chemical plants.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of API RP 500 and NFPA 497.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for industrial plants.
• Oversee substations and electrical buildings.
• Develop relay coordination and protection schemes.
• Prepare scopes and bid packages for projects.
• Coordinate startup, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure safety and standards compliance.
• Review vendor data and equipment specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Protection schemes

MV/LV equipment

Field surveys

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Relay coordination

Grounding systems

Power system studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

Tools

SKM

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job

Kent is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be based in Gregory, Texas and seconded to our client.

You will provide discipline engineering support to the assigned client taking on projects, estimates and technical advisor so that projects are successfully scoped, completed and meet the objectives.

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Experience in the design and operations of electrical systems in refining and chemical plants
• Oversee the design of substations and prefabricated electrical buildings
• Develop relaying and protective schemes for the facility and direct contractors on the implementation thereof on projects
• Develop scopes of work for new projects, work with operations, maintenance, and projects teams to define the scope so that 3^rd party contractors can bid and execute the work
• Conduct field/site surveys to determine scopes of work for projects
• Work with Client SMEs to ensure that project definition and work complies with company standards, industry standards and industry best practices
• Oversee the design and installation of MV and LV motors, switchgear, protective relays, transformers, ASD and UPS systems
• Work with operations to coordinate the startup, commissioning and troubleshooting of various types of electrical equipment, from DC systems and low voltage up to 69kV including motors, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relays, transformers, UPS, ASD and distribution panels
• Work with operations on LOTO, Hot work permits and other site safety requirements to safely execute work on the site
• Design electrical systems and equipment per industry standards, company standards and industry best practices
• Oversee the implementation and installation of proper grounding for all electrical equipment
• Review electrical system studies including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination and arc flash and make recommendations for improvements
• Review equipment specifications and data sheets and make comments/recommendations
• Review vendor data for new equipment and make comments/recommendations
• Review Electrical Area Classification drawings and make comments/recommendations
• Participate in FATs and SATs for new electrical equipment
• Work with project teams on the execution of projects
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations managers to design and execute project plans
• Attend project team meetings and vendor review meetings
• Review designs for constructability in accordance with project requirements
• Utilize SKM or ETAP for power system studies (as required)

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge / Qualification / Training / Certification

• Bachelor’s degreein electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of Electrical distribution systems in refining and chemical plants.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred but not required.
• Must be familiar with NETA ATS and MTS testing standards
• Relevant engineering/operations experience with 69 kV, 12.47 kV, 4.16 kV and 480 V distribution systems.
• Knowledge of Electrical Area Classification design and studies including applicable standards such as API RP 500 and NFPA 497.
• Knowledge of Battery/UPS systems.
• Knowledge of Substation Grounding study and Grounding Grid Layout.
• Must be very familiar with industry electrical standards for equipment and design (IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, API, ICEA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
• Works with minimal supervision, manages own time effectively and maintains control over all current projects/responsibilities.
• Good writing skills to produce reports, scope documents and presentation materials.
• Exhibits an understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, and construction workflow.

Communication

• Effective communications skills in English (written and verbal).

Behavior / Core Competencies

• Demonstrate a high regard for safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivated & goal-oriented and team player.
• Proven multi-tasker with strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet assignment schedule & deliver quality products under pressure.
• Adherence to HSE norms by self and team.
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role

Location: Gregory, TX

Relocation required: Yes

Travel required: Per Project Requirements

Contract type: N/A

Experience level: 10 years