Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE), Energy

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join our Energy team in Texas or Oklahoma. This role focuses on designing and executing electrical power and instrumentation systems for Oil & Gas projects. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience and a PE license.

The ideal candidate will lead project management while providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Halff offers competitive salary, medical benefits, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Proficiency with industrial control systems and low voltage power.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering documents and manage project quality control.
• Lead projects and make technical recommendations.
• Mentor engineers and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

I&E engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE) – Energy, Texas and Oklahoma

Halff has an opening for a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join our growing Energy team out of our Texas or Oklahoma locations. The I&E Engineer will lead and support the design and execution of electrical power and instrumentation systems for midstream and upstream Oil & Gas and pipeline projects. This role combines technical design, project management support, and client interaction, with opportunities to mentor department personnel. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What will you do:

• Prepare engineering documents, drawings, plans, and specifications in coordination with Project Managers.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Perform field visits to collect data, support construction, and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
• Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations.
• Develop equipment specifications and perform design reviews, calculations, and analysis.
• Support estimates and client presentations to help grow the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Supports operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Proficiency with industrial control systems, low voltage power, protective relays, switchgear, MCCs.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, API, AGA.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; field/construction support experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and network architecture design.
• Knowledge of hazardous area electrical classification.

Personal Competencies:

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build client confidence and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and learn.
• Travel up to ~10%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.