SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies in Houston seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design on complex oil and gas projects. You will review specifications, oversee calculations, and coordinate with procurement and construction teams.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years in oil & gas, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and knowledge of SKM; EIT or PE preferred. This role offers broad project lifecycle involvement and field engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of proven engineering experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiar with natural gas industry standards and codes.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• SKM software knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Engineer on smaller projects and manage technical/scheduling matters.
• Prepare or review discipline project specifications and requisitions.
• Develop or review one-line diagrams, area classifications, and layouts.
• Coordinate with client personnel for electrical activities and review vendor documents.
• Assist with field inspections and factory acceptance testing as required.

Skills

Oil & Gas industry experience

Project leadership

Communication skills

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

EIT or PE certification preferred

Tools

SKM software

Job description

Position Title

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location

Houston, TX

Description

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to be able to function as the Lead Electrical Engineer on smaller projects and be responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. He/she receives little supervision and in turn may provide technical guidance, as required, to lower classified personnel on assignments. Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Electrical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications.


• Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment, materials, and subcontracts.


• Prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.


• Observes factory acceptance testing of equipment in cooperation with the Lead Engineer.


• Performs engineering calculations and analysis as required by discipline.


• Develops and/or reviews one-line diagrams, area classification and layouts as required by the discipline.


• Reviews plot plans as required by the discipline.


• Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to electrical activities.


• Reviews and approves vendor documents.


• Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Electrical Engineer.

ADDENDUM: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Department Functions

Electrical Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Electrical Distribution System Design

Develop the optimum electrical distribution system based upon desired reliability, maintainability, flexibility and cost.

System Studies/Calculations

Perform calculations and analysis for the following studies: short circuit, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, power factor correction, arc flash, load calculation, transient analysis, power system harmonics analysis and protective relay coordination.

Area Classification

Determine the classification of hazardous (classified) locations for the selection and installation of electrical equipment.

Electrical MCC & SWGR Building

Determine location, size and arrangement of major electrical equipment.

Standards Specifications

Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:

• Power Transformers


• Grounding Resistors


• Switchgear (SWGR) / Motor Control Center (MCC)


• Reactors and capacitors


• Uninterruptible Power Systems


• Variable Speed drives AC & DC


• Disconnect Power switches


• Electrical heat tracing


• Prefabricated electrical buildings


• Power Generator


• Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:


• One-line diagrams


• Building plans and details


• Area Classification


• Lighting plan and details


• Cable Routing


• Electrical heat tracing


• Grounding /Lightning protection


• Raceway and cable schedule


• Pefabricated electrical buildings


• Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

Requirements

Qualifications

• Typically 5-10 years of proven engineering experience in Oil and Gas industry.


• Familiar with natural gas industry standards and codes.


• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• SKM software knowledge desirable.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering


• EIT or PE Certification preferred

Competencies

• Results oriented


• Customer focused


• Impact and influence


• Business and people acumen


• Strong interpersonal skills to work with Multi-Disciplined Team, and Managers


• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at once

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.


• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.


• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.


• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.


• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.