Senior Electrical Engineer

Air Liquide USA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Houston, TX office. This role will support the project development team by providing electrical engineering scope development, equipment specifications, and project requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Electrical Engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of electrical design and compliance standards is essential. A range of comprehensive benefits is offered from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical engineering and design.
• Knowledgeable in NEC, IEC, ANSI, and related standards.
• Ability to work with estimating and project groups.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering scope development and specifications.
• Collaborate on electrical calculations and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical support

Cryogenic air separation technology

Electrical applications

P&ID interpretation

Utilizing SKM tools or ETAP

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C Houston

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner for the design, engineering, and construction of leading‑edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize natural resources and provide clean, sustainable energy through innovative technology. We contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and preserve the atmosphere of our planet.

This role reports to the Manager, Electrical Engineering and is responsible for supporting the America's project development team by providing electrical engineering scope development, engineering labor estimate, engineering design requirements, engineering direction, review, and equipment specifications. The role will also collaborate with internal and third‑party engineering centers to establish electrical calculation and project requirements for substations, plant power distribution equipment and systems, cable installations, conduit installations, cable tray installations, power distribution, lighting systems, and grounding systems. Additional responsibilities include participation in Factory Acceptance Testing and providing construction and commissioning support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Benefits start on the first day of employment

Contact

Recruiter: Brittany | [e-mail]

Job Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the company's safety standards
• Comply with all company procedures, engineering practices and other standards
• Ensure adherence to Air Liquide and industry standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes
• Work with the E&C Project Development team to support scope development, electrical engineering labor and equipment estimate
• Provide electrical preliminary design support to capital and service projects, including scope development, engineering labor estimate, design review and approval, equipment specification, fabrication and construction inspection
• Support electrical calculation requirements for substations, plant power distribution equipment and systems, cable installations, conduit installations, cable tray installations, power distribution, lighting systems and grounding systems in accordance with industry standards and latest versions of manufacturer software and sizing guidelines
• Review and support approval of all electrical equipment and controls supplied by internal E&C centers, third party engineering companies, or mechanical vendors in conjunction with the electrical engineering group
• Review and support approval of all vendor electrical detail design, fabrication and control drawings in conjunction with the electrical and controls engineering group when needed
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the Power Distribution Centers (PDCs) and large electrical motors
• When required, provide direct supervision to detail design and/or field construction contractors
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and operating facilities to resolve electrical operational or performance issues, including troubleshooting assistance, coordination with vendors and/or third party engineering companies while adhering to the corporate MOC policy
• Maintain project Work Breakdown System (WBS) for estimating when requested

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Professional Engineer license required
• Minimum 7 years of experience in successful electrical engineering, electrical design, and technical support in an industrial operating environment or engineering and construction environment
• Knowledgeable in cryogenic air separation process technology, HYCO and SMR technologies
• Working knowledge of all aspects of electrical application and design for industrial applications, per NEC, IEC, ANSI, and related standards
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, gather information for power calculations and studies, create electrical one-lines for estimating, and power user of SKM tools or ETAP for power demand, motor starting, short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies
• Ability to support interface with local utility companies and strategize cost‑efficient energy solutions for new and existing plant installations
• Ability to work with the company estimating, product, project and plant project groups to create estimates for new facilities and existing projects
• Ability to gather and assemble equipment costs for electrical equipment, transformers, switchgear, MCC, and substation apparatus

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industrial gas experience

EEO Statement

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe diversity opens opportunities for talent expression and fosters innovation.