Senior Electrical Engineer

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will take charge of electrical engineering activities on various projects while ensuring technical documentation and deliverables are met.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead project execution, support planning, and provide guidance to junior engineers. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a strong background in industrial electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical work on industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical designs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities on assigned projects.
• Support project planning and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project execution

Vendor selection and evaluations

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Accredited Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

Electrical engineering software

Document management tools

Job description

Job Description - Senior Electrical Engineer (HOU04D4)

Senior Electrical Engineer - HOU04D4

Company : Worley Consulting

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job

Electrical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Jul 25, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Department Manager Electrical Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the execution of electrical engineering activities on assigned projects or defined project scopes.
• Supporting project planning and delivery, including participation in relevant meetings, preparation of progress reports, and compliance with required checking and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensuring project scope is clearly defined and that changes are managed in accordance with project change management processes.
• Providing technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including:
  • Preparation and review of electrical equipment and materials requisitions.
  • Technical bid evaluations.
  • Review of vendor documentation and purchase orders.
• Coordinating electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams (process, instrumentation, mechanical, piping, automation) to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies between Worley and client standards and requirements.
• Supporting the development and technical review of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to intermediate and junior engineers and designers as required.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying technical issues and risks, developing appropriate solutions, and escalating when needed.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering work on industrial projects (e.g., energy, mining, chemicals, power, or infrastructure).
• Working experience in vendor selection, including technical evaluations.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems, workflows, and document management tools.
• Familiarity with process safety and operability considerations (e.g., participation in HAZOP/LOPA where electrical systems interface with safety functions).
• Experience in overall project execution including engineering, procurement, shipping, installation, start-up, and project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Electrical Engineering deliverables, including:
  • Electrical single-line diagrams and schematics.
  • Power distribution studies and load lists.
  • Motor control center (MCC) layouts and schematics.
  • Cable schedules, routing, tray and conduit layouts.
  • Grounding and bonding drawings.
  • Lighting and small power layouts.
  • Area classification and hazardous area electrical layouts.
  • Bills of material.
  • Material requisitions.
  • Construction and engineering work packages.
• Working knowledge of electrical system design and application, including:
  • Low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
  • Motor control and protection systems.
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • Lighting systems and emergency power.
  • Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection.
  • Hazardous area electrical design and applicable codes/standards.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Accredited Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in industrial electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Solid experience in electrical engineering roles on multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and interpret electrical designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.