SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead electrical engineering efforts on smaller projects. The role requires handling discipline technical and scheduling matters with minimal supervision, reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer.

The position involves preparing specifications, requisitions, bid evaluations, and overseeing factory acceptance testing. Responsibilities include developing diagrams, area classifications, and coordinating with clients and

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Client liaison

Technical calculations

Job description

Description

Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

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