Senior Electrical Engineer

The Shaw Group, Llc; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group, Llc is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in The Woodlands, TX. You will design electrical power systems, analyze existing facilities, and lead engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in project budgeting, and drive continuous improvements while adhering to codes and client specifications. A PE license and strong EPC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical power systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering quality.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems and review designs, drawings, calculations, and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and support onboarding.
• Support process improvement and standardization of engineering practices.
• Conduct diagnostics and root-cause analyses for system issues.

Skills

PE Leadership

Electrical power systems

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

NEC (Code knowledge)

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Full Time Project The Woodlands, TX, US

Senior Electrical Engineer (EE)

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing new electrical systems and analyzing existing systems to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions. This role performs engineering analysis, system design, diagnostics, quality assurance, equipment inspections, and technical troubleshooting while ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with applicable codes and client specifications.

The Senior Electrical Engineer also provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and supports continuous process improvement. This position reports to the Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering and offers the opportunity for future promotion into that leadership role following a successful transition.

• Develop, review, revise, and approve electrical engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and work schedules.
• Design industrial electrical power systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and enhancing engineering processes and standards.
• Participate in professional development activities, conferences, technical training, and industry networking events.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, engineering documentation, and company procedures.
• Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Utilize engineering software, design tools, and electrical system calculators to support multiple engineering disciplines.
• Conduct technical research, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analyses.
• Mentor, train, and assist with onboarding junior engineers.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.

Experience

• 6–15 years of electrical engineering experience within an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with medium and high voltage power systems, power network topology
• Experience with control and protection of multiple generation and battery storage systems, microgrid controllers
• Experience using ETAP and/or SKM electrical engineering software.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical power systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Technical Skills

Skill

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Required

Electrical Power Systems

Advanced

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Advanced

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards

Advanced

Electrical Hazardous Area Classifications

Advanced

ETAP Electrical Software

Intermediate

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

Intermediate

Design Knowledge

Intermediate

Compliance Regulations

Intermediate

Safety Regulations

Intermediate

Intermediate

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Intermediate

Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate

Intermediate

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel occasionally to active job sites, fabrication shops, and operating facilities.

Why Join Us

This position provides the opportunity to work on challenging industrial engineering projects while serving as a technical leader within the organization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to grow into the Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering role as business needs and organizational development allow.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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