Senior Electrical Engineer, Capital Projects Leader

Solstice Advanced Materials; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for capital projects across our manufacturing network. Based in Baton Rouge, Geismar, Colonial Heights, or Houston, you will report to the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Program Manager and drive FEED through startup with a strong focus on safety and standards.

You will specify equipment, manage vendors, ensure QA/QC, and maintain electrical drawings and procedures, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning.
• Develop Electrical Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents for capital project execution.
• Specify, evaluate, and select high‑, medium‑, and low‑voltage electrical equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, starters, UPS systems, motors, lighting, and associated systems.
• Manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, and clearly communicate technical recommendations to project teams.
• Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support site‑specific standards as required.
• Ensure standardization of equipment and materials and adherence to plant standards.
• Lead or support development, revision, and maintenance of Electrical Standard Operating Procedures.
• Update electrical procedures and drawings as plant electrical distribution systems evolve.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly defined and met for all capital installations.
• Provide technical guidance related to electrical codes, fire protection requirements, and industry best practices, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance.
• Direct contractors, designers, and maintenance personnel to ensure technical consistency and quality in engineering deliverables.
• Develop familiarity with plant electrical systems, including load distribution, coordination, segregation, and hazardous area compliance.
• Perform and/or review area classification studies in accordance with NFPA, IEC, and other applicable standards.
• Review and approve electrical drawings in accordance with ISO and corporate requirements.
• Manage execution of the electrical discipline through engineering and construction while coordinating closely with plant stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
• Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and CADWorx to support detailed design and construction packages.
• Provide project scoping input to ensure accurate estimates and efficient design solutions.
• Manage electrical discipline budgets, costs, and performance metrics for capital projects.
• Drive value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Prepare electrical estimate packages and construction work order packages.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

SAP

Job description

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for capital projects across our manufacturing network. Based in Baton Rouge, Geismar, Colonial Heights, or Houston, you will report to the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Program Manager and drive FEED through startup with a strong focus on safety and standards.

You will specify equipment, manage vendors, ensure QA/QC, and maintain electrical drawings and procedures, collaborating with