Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution & Reliability

NextDecade Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade Corporation is looking for a full-time Electrical Engineer in Brownsville, Texas, to support the operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility. This role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years in power distribution engineering, preferably in industrial settings. Responsibilities include providing engineering support for power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. The position requires technical expertise and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Power Distribution engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Power Distribution engineering experience in an operating process facility.
• A Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration.
• Willingness to travel, domestically & internationally (approximately 10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Systems and Power Distribution Engineering Support for the RGLNG facility.
• Primary Engineering Support for power distribution systems.
• Maintain comprehensive arc flash studies for electrical safety compliance.
• Deliver frontline support for troubleshooting control logic issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Power Distribution Engineering

Electrical Protection Schemes

Reliability Engineering

Troubleshooting

Technical Leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

NextDecade Corporation is looking for a full-time Electrical Engineer in Brownsville, Texas, to support the operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility. This role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years in power distribution engineering, preferably in industrial settings. Responsibilities include providing engineering support for power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. The position requires technical expertise and leadership abilities.