Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Substations

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Corpus Christi, Texas, seconded to the client. You will provide project discipline engineering support to achieve on-time, within-scope project completion.

Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for refining and chemical plants, substation design, relaying schemes, and overseeing startup, commissioning and safety compliance. Proficiency with SKM/ETAP is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution systems in refining and chemical plants.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with NETA ATS and MTS testing standards.
• Experience with 69 kV, 12.47 kV, 4.16 kV and 480 V distribution systems.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, API, ICEA, UL, ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical systems in refining and chemical plants.
• Oversee substation and prefabricated electrical buildings design.
• Develop relaying and protective schemes and direct contractors on implementation.
• Lead startup, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical equipment up to 69 kV.
• Ensure safety with LOTO and site safety requirements.
• Review short circuit, load flow, relay coordination and arc flash studies.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Refinery/chemical plant design

Electrical testing standards

Project leadership

Power system studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Corpus Christi, Texas, seconded to the client. You will provide project discipline engineering support to achieve on-time, within-scope project completion.

Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for refining and chemical plants, substation design, relaying schemes, and overseeing startup, commissioning and safety compliance. Proficiency with SKM/ETAP is beneficial.