Senior Electrical Engineer

NESC Staffing; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a part-time telework position with a focus on leading design and project coordination. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in electrical design, specifications, and compliance with NEC codes. Ideal candidates will hold a Professional Engineer license and have expertise in medium voltage systems. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and technical guidance, ensuring that project engineering requirements are met effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience for Level I and Level II respectively.
• Prior experience in a senior engineer role on industrial projects preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical equipment.
• Interface with clients and coordinate electrical design.
• Provide technical assistance to other engineers.
• Mentor junior electrical team members.

Skills

Knowledge of NEC code

Knowledge of ANSI/IEEE Standards

Collaboration skills

Electrical design expertise

Knowledge of medium voltage systems

Knowledge of low voltage systems

Power System design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration License (P.E.)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer #3167

Houston, TX 77001

1 Year Contract

Summary

In this role, you will lead design, development, and material requisition for electrical equipment. You will be responsible for client interface and coordination of the Electrical design for the Project. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project’s electrical engineering aspects are met. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• When delegated, provides guidance to other electrical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects
• Provides technical assistance to other electrical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Mentors and assists more junior electrical team members
• Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Required

• Level I - Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Level II - Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.
• Experience as electrical responsible engineer for medium to large material requisitions (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials, etc).
• Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.
• Knowledge of Power System One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout that includes but not limited to; lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.
• Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power).
• Prior experience as a Sr. Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center Preferred but not required).
• Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time