SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Gulf Interstate Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Interstate Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Houston, TX office. The role leads electrical engineering on smaller projects, guiding discipline technical and scheduling matters with minimal supervision.

You will prepare and review specifications, requisitions, and bid evaluations, coordinate with clients, and contribute to design drawings and standards documentation. Strong communication and oil & gas experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of proven engineering experience in Oil and Gas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and codes.
• Familiar with electrical distribution design and system studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineer on smaller projects and oversee discipline technical matters.
• Prepare/review discipline project specifications and requisitions.
• Develop/review one-line diagrams, area classifications, and layouts.
• Coordinate with client personnel and review vendor documents.
• Support factory acceptance testing and engineering calculations.

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

EIT or PE certification preferred

Tools

SKM

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
• Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

Requirements

Qualifications

• Typically 5-10 years of proven engineering experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Familiar with natural gas industry standards and codes.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• SKM software knowledge desirable.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• EIT or PE Certification preferred

Competencies

• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Impact and influence
• Business and people acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with Multi-Disciplined Team, and Managers
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at once

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.