Senior Electrical Engineer

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing in Houston is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design of modular, packaged systems for data center, power, and industrial applications. This hands-on role drives customer requirements from concept through fabrication, testing and installation.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of experience in industrial power distribution, experience with switchgear and VFDs, and strong leadership to guide multi-disciplinary teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• 8–10+ years of electrical engineering experience with strong hands-on design responsibility.
• Strong industrial power distribution background.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete electrical system design for modular and packaged equipment.
• Develop one-line diagrams, point-to-point schematics, wiring/interface requirements, BOMs.
• Size, select, and support procurement of MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, motor starters, VFDs, transformers, ATS, UPS systems, panelboards, conductors, conduit.
• Perform electrical calculations including load analysis, voltage drop, fault/short-circuit analysis.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, IEC, IEEE standards throughout the design process.
• Review customer requirements, vendor packages, technical specifications, and equipment submittals.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, project engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during fabrication, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure electrical designs are manufacturable and compliant with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on complex design issues.
• Support technical bid evaluations, estimating, and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

One-line diagrams

Schematic drawings

Electrical calculations

NEC/IEEE/IEC standards

Team collaboration

Leadership guidance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Modular Power Systems

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Hybrid / Onsite as required

Compensation: $150,000-180,000/year

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing organization in Houston. This position will serve as a technical lead/SME responsible for the complete electrical design of modular, packaged systems used in data center, power, and commercial/industrial applications.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who can take an electrical system from customer requirements and conceptual design through detailed engineering, equipment selection, manufacturing, testing, and final installation.

What You'll Do

• Own the complete electrical system design for modular and packaged equipment.
• Develop one-line diagrams, point-to-point schematics, wiring/interface requirements, equipment layouts, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Size, select, and support procurement of MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, motor starters, VFDs, transformers, ATS, UPS systems, panelboards, conductors, conduit, and motor-operated equipment.
• Perform electrical calculations including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, fault/short-circuit analysis, and related power-system calculations.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, and applicable industry standards throughout the design process.
• Review customer requirements, vendor packages, technical specifications, and equipment submittals.
• Partner closely with mechanical, controls, project engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field/service teams.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during fabrication, assembly, testing, FAT/quality inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure electrical designs are practical, manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance on complex design issues.
• Support technical bid evaluations, estimating, proposals, and project documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• 8-10+ years of electrical engineering experience with strong hands-on design responsibility.
• Strong industrial power distribution background.
• Demonstrated experience designing and specifying switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, ATS/UPS systems, motor circuits, conductors, and related electrical equipment.
• Ability to independently develop and explain one-lines, schematics, equipment sizing, protection requirements, and electrical calculations.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and applicable electrical codes/standards.
• Experience supporting engineering designs through manufacturing/fabrication and field execution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project engineering/manufacturing environment.

Highly Desired

Experience with any combination of the following is especially valuable:

• Modular electrical systems, PDCs/PCRs, E-Houses, packaged skids, or prefabricated equipment
• Data centers / mission-critical infrastructure
• Industrial HVAC, central utility or chilled-water plants
• FAT, commissioning, and production-floor engineering
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or Revit
• PLC, DCS, SCADA, or controls integration
• PE registration

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take true technical ownership rather than working on only one portion of a larger design. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and project teams to see your designs progress from concept through fabrication and final delivery.

If you have a strong background in industrial power distribution and manufactured/modular electrical systems, we'd like to hear from you.