Senior Electrical Engineer

UTEC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTEC, Acteon's Geo-services business line, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston to lead electrical design, specification, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of marine electrical and power systems used in offshore and subsea operations.

The role spans concept through field deployment, requiring 10+ years in offshore/marine automation, strong schematics skills, and PE preferred. Travel internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in offshore, subsea, marine, or industrial automation environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating subsea equipment, marine electrical systems, and vessel interfaces.
• Experience developing electrical integration, commissioning, FAT, and SAT procedures.
• Strong background creating and reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of subsea power distribution, instrumentation, communications, control systems, and fiber-optic interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEC, NFPA, and applicable marine electrical standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, or similar engineering design tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for new and existing PROD systems, equipment upgrades, and field support projects.
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including schematics, wiring diagrams, and power system analyses.
• Produce technical specifications and procurement documentation.
• Support the design and integration of mechanical/electrical/fiber-optic umbilical systems.
• Develop vessel electrical interface requirements, power studies, and mobilization packaging.
• Design and integrate LV/HV power distribution for subsea operations.
• Develop integration, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and system readiness procedures.
• Provide technical support to offshore operations, mobilizations, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Review vendor documentation, equipment submittals, and interface drawings for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, NFPA, maritime, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, software, and operations teams for safe, reliable solutions.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical leadership during projects.
• Maintain engineering documentation, configuration management, and version control.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

SCADA/controls

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Altium

Job description

UTEC, Acteon's Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimize designs, save time and maximize your project's economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers' decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.

We are hiring for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, specification, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of electrical, control, and power systems used in offshore and subsea operations. This position offers the opportunity to see designs through the full project lifecycle, from concept and engineering through fabrication, testing, mobilization, and field deployment.

Duties

• Lead electrical engineering activities for new and existing PROD systems, equipment upgrades, and field support projects
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including:
• Schematics
• Wiring and interconnection diagrams
• Power system analyses
• Technical specifications and procurement documentation
• Support the specification, design, and integration of mechanical/electrical/fiber-optic umbilical systems
• Develop vessel electrical interface requirements, power studies, and mobilization engineering packages
• Design and integrate low-voltage and high-voltage power distribution systems supporting subsea operations
• Develop electrical integration, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and system readiness procedures
• Provide technical support to offshore operations, mobilizations, troubleshooting efforts, and root cause investigations
• Review vendor documentation, equipment submittals, and interface drawings for technical compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable NEC, IEC, NFPA, maritime, and customer-specific requirements
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, controls, software, and operations teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians and provide technical leadership throughout project execution
• Maintain engineering documentation, configuration management, and version control of electrical systems
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to offshore, subsea, and marine electrical systems

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in offshore, subsea, marine, or industrial automation environments
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating subsea equipment, marine electrical systems, and vessel interfaces
• Experience developing electrical integration, commissioning, FAT, and SAT procedures
• Strong background creating and reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction documentation
• Working knowledge of subsea power distribution, instrumentation, communications, control systems, and fiber-optic interfaces
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEC, NFPA, and applicable marine electrical standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, or similar engineering design tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information to stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment
• Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally as required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred
• Experience with DNV, ABS, or other marine classification standards, preferred
• Experience with subsea power systems, ROV systems, intervention systems, or offshore construction support, preferred
• Familiarity with offshore fabrication, vessel mobilization, and commissioning activities, preferred
• Experience supporting global offshore operations and field deployments, preferred