Senior Electrical FEED Engineer

Enchanted Rock Management; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Family Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan and Company Mat

Paid Time Off – Sick and Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Schedule

Wellness Programs and Incentives

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

ERock is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to support FEED for distributed generation and microgrid projects at our Houston headquarters. You will develop preliminary system configurations and engineering deliverables, evaluating designs and working with the Project Engineering team to transition FEED concepts into detailed execution.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years of combined electrical and project engineering experience, with a strong grounding in MV/LV distribution,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering.
• 15–20 years of combined electrical and project engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems and switchgear, transformers, grounding, and studies (ETAP).
• Familiarity with NEC, ANSI/NEMA, and IEEE standards.
• Strong multi-tasking, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to visit sites and work in an office setting; physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating FEED activities to establish the technical basis for detailed design and project execution.
• Defining electrical scope, design criteria, and basis of design documents (BODs).
• Preparing conceptual layouts, one-lines, and preliminary equipment sizing for distributed generation and microgrid systems.
• Evaluating technical alternatives to optimize performance, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborating with project managers, system engineers, and discipline leads for proper integration.
• Developing design decisions such as topology, redundancy, and protection schemes.
• Coordinating with vendors to obtain quotations and technical data for FEED deliverables.
• Ensuring FEED documents meet NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA standards and project requirements.
• Creating concept-level power system models (ETAP or equivalent) for load flow, short circuit, and protection studies at FEED level.
• Preparing and reviewing technical memoranda and design basis documents.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project engineering

FEED

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Power distribution knowledge

AutoCAD

ETAP

NEC/ANSI/IEEE standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Power system modeling tools

Job description

Full-time

Description

ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Electrical Engineer to support our proposal team with Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) for distributed generation and microgrid projects. This role will evaluate proposed designs and develop practical, constructable electrical solutions based on project requirements, equipment standards, applicable codes, and industry best practices. The Electrical Engineer will develop preliminary system configurations and engineering deliverables that support project proposals and planning, then work with the Project Engineering team to transition those designs into detailed engineering and execution.

This role will also provide engineering support for multiple Microgrid Reliability-as-a-Service EPC projects. The ideal candidate will have proven electrical and project engineering experience, preferably within power generation, distributed energy, microgrids, utilities, or related electrical infrastructure. Mechanical engineering experience is a plus. This position reports to the VP of Microgrid Engineering and follows a hybrid schedule based out of our downtown Houston, TX headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating front-end design and engineering development activities to establish the technical basis for detailed design and project execution.
• Developing and defining the project’s electrical scope, design criteria, and basis of design documents (BODs) in alignment with client objectives and applicable standards.
• Supporting the preparation of conceptual layouts, one-lines, and preliminary equipment sizing for distributed generation and microgrid systems.
• Evaluating technical alternatives and feasibility during concept development to optimize performance, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborating closely with project managers, system engineers, and discipline leads to ensure technical alignment and proper integration of electrical systems into the overall project design.
• Supporting development of key design decisions, such as topology selection, redundancy philosophy, and protection schemes.
• Coordinating with third-party vendors and specialists to obtain and incorporate budgetary quotations and technical data into FEED deliverables.
• Ensuring that FEED documentation meets applicable codes, standards (NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA), and project quality requirements.
• Developing concept-level power system models (ETAP or equivalent) to support load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies at the FEED level.
• Preparing and reviewing technical memoranda, design basis documents, and design assumptions registers.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• 15 - 20 years of combined experience in Electrical and Project Engineering.
• Good theoretical background of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical power distribution, MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, power generators, grounding systems, cable installation, and power systems studies (ETAP).
• Demonstrate a good understanding of NEC, ANSI/NEMA and IEEE standards for the above.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete projects on a timely basis.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including performing occasional site visits and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry [files weighing up to 20 pounds]; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have Power, Controls, and Utility systems experience.
• Have strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Project, Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) and various pdf editing/mark up software.
• Have the ability to develop a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
• Can work with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative.
• Can be self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines of assigned project deliverables, via reports from project management scheduling software.
• Can develop a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
• Have the ability to drive all technical aspects of a project from cradle-to-grave with minimal supervision.
• Have the ability to draft effectively and efficiently in AutoCAD, is highly preferred.
• Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company’s management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Company MatchPaid Time Off – Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.