Senior Lead Electrical Engineer

Linde Engineering; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and oversee power distribution systems for large industrial projects. You will perform load flow studies, voltage drop, and short circuit analyses using ETAP or SKM, and develop protective relay concepts aligned with project requirements.

You will also ensure drawing quality, coordinate with vendors, and manage bid tabulations for major electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in large industrial projects.
• PE license required or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ISA and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical power distribution systems for large industrial applications.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash studies.
• Develop protective relays concepts per project requirements.
• Ensure quality of company drawings per instructions/specifications.
• Coordinate electrical vendor quality and system functionality.
• Lead technical bid tabulation for major equipment selections.
• Produce project schedules, manpower plans and capacity analyses.
• Create RACI for global work share to meet goals.

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial experience

Electrical engineering

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

Job description

The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States | req32421

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role, you will develop electrical power distribution systems for large first of kind industrial applications while using recognized industry standards and specifications and new technologies
• You will be responsible for calculations and studies for electrical power systems using ETAP and/or SKM– load flow, voltage drop, motor starting, short circuit studies, relay coordination, and arc flash studies
• Develop concepts for protective relays based on project requirements
• Additionally, you will be responsible for the project quality on related company drawings to ensure compliance with all company and project instructions/specifications
• Responsible for the execution of the electrical vendor's quality to ensure compliance with the scope of the purchase order, system functionality, constructability and all company and project instructions/specifications
• Also, you will be responsible for technical bid tabulation approval on the selection of major electrical equipment
• Work in a multi-discipline environment to achieve an on-time project completion while maintaining consistent and accurate documentation
• In addition, you will develop project schedules, manpower requirements, and capacity planning
• Develop RACI for a global work share to accomplish project goals and deliverables

What Makes You Great

• You have a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering and at least fifteen (15) years of experience
• PE is required or the ability to get a PE
• You have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Society of Automation (ISA) and IEEE Standards and International Codes
• Also, you have effective computer skills like Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes, and other discipline specific software applications
• ETAP and/or SKM is required in this role, as well as AutoCAD, familiarity with SmartPlant preferred
• You have knowledge of electrical construction methodologies and processes, construction packages, and construction support
• Also, you have knowledge on the startup, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems
• You have experience as a project lead executing large industrial projects In addition, you have experience as technical lead executing complex systems and / or first of kind technologies

Why you will love working with us

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Salary Pay Range: 120,000USD – 150,000USD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.