Senior Electrical Engineer - LNG

NV5, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO and 401(k)

Cell phone allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 LNG Engineering in Portsmouth, NH seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for LNG and natural gas facilities from FEED through commissioning. You will coordinate with clients, vendors, and contractors to deliver compliant, safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires extensive experience with low‑voltage systems, MCCs, VFDs, and NFPA/NEMA standards, and offers opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic LNG market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and related industries.
• Experience designing low‑voltage power distribution systems and MCCs.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for LNG and natural gas industrial facilities.
• Develop deliverables: one-line diagrams, power distribution drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment specs, calculations.
• Coordinate CAD designers to produce accurate engineering documentation.
• Prepare equipment specs and requisitions for procurement.
• Review vendor submittals for code compliance and project requirements.
• Lead FAT and site commissioning activities.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to integrate controls with plant design.
• Provide technical support during construction and startup; travel ~10% annually.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Power distribution

Field coordination

Vendor liaison

Project coordination

Code knowledge NEC/IEEE/ANSI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

ETAP

CAD

Power system modeling software

Job description

Overview

Sr. Electrical Engineer – Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – Portsmouth, NH

Real results come from years of real experience

We are seeking Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team of experienced engineering professionals. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a variety of electrical engineering projects from initial concept (FEED) through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver effective engineering solutions for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas projects nationwide.

This role is based in our Portsmouth, NH office.

About NV5 LNG Engineering

At NV5, we engineer transformative LNG solutions to address industry pressing challenges head‑on.

Our innovative approach includes the design and installation of liquefaction equipment at gas utility sites, enabling utilities to purchase natural gas at opportune moments when prices are low and compress it into liquefied natural gas (LNG). By compressing natural gas into LNG, utilities can effectively store it, ensuring availability during peak usage periods and mitigating the impact of price fluctuations.

Join us in revolutionizing natural gas delivery, as we harness the power of technology to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic energy landscape.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing

• Design electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components for industrial processes in the LNG and natural gas industries.
• Develop engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, power distribution drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and calculations.
• Direct and coordinate CAD designers and drafters to produce accurate and complete engineering documentation.
• Prepare equipment specifications and requisitions for procurement activities.
• Review vendor quotations, drawings, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes and standards.

• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site commissioning activities.

• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical and control systems into overall plant designs.

• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and plant startup. Typical travel is expected to average around 10% per year but varies by year.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience & qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, commissioning, consulting, manufacturing, industrial facilities, energy, or related industries.
• Experience designing and supporting low‑voltage electrical power distribution systems, motor control centers, and related electrical equipment.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire is preferred.
• Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Field experience involving equipment installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, or contractor coordination is a plus.

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical power systems and power distribution systems.
• Experience with low‑voltage systems (up to 480V) and medium‑voltage systems (up to 4160V).
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starters, motor control centers (MCCs), and process control systems.
• Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis software, preferably ETAP.
• Ability to develop electrical equipment and installation cost estimates in support of project proposals.
• Experience preparing bid packages, evaluating contractor proposals, and supporting contractor selection.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and applicable IEEE, ANSI, and industry standards.

• NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), cell phone allowance, employee discount program and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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