Senior Power Systems Engineer (EPC, Plant Start-up)

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a multi-discipline PMT supporting FEED and EPC phases of a power plant expansion and HV transmission interconnection project in Texas. You will bring strong expertise in electrical power system design, equipment protection, and coordination across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in electrical engineering, with EPC oversight, power generation design, and knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• PE license in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates proposed project electrical design concepts, including gas & steam turbine generators and power plant transmission & distribution configurations.
• Reviews and comments on Electrical Design documentation such as Basis of Design, Design Criteria, and Design Philosophy, in addition to all relevant project specifications.
• Examine EPC contractor electrical design and coordinates as needed to meet all other engineering disciplines’ requirements.
• Reviews and provides input on Power Systems Studies, Electrical Load List, Single Line diagrams, Equipment Datasheets, Plan drawings, Supplier documentation, etc.
• Provides engineering design recommendations and monitors the EPC contractor and subcontractors for adherence to all applicable North America design codes, standards, regulations, and guides, such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, API, and UL.
• Provides Electrical Engineering expertise for the design, specification, and functionality of all electrical systems, and related equipment and processes.
• Responds to reports and requests for information such as Technical Queries and formal RFIs.
• Participates in Hazard Analysis teams including E-HAZOP (Electrical HAZOP), HAZOP as required, and provides technical support to other risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability reviews.
• Assesses and verifies the integrity of electrical systems during Installation, Commissioning, and Startup, in order to maximize system reliability and availability, by carrying out inspections and construction support as necessary.
• Provides technical review of proposed changes to support the change order approval process
• Review and verify final design documents are ready for project turnover.
• Evaluates the installation of Vendor Packages against meeting compliance requirements and monitors equipment performance during commissioning and startup.
• Supports training of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel in any new or novel technologies implemented by the project and coordinates with O&M, EPC contractor, and responsible OEMS, Vendors, or Suppliers, accordingly.
• Manages 3rd Party contractors assigned for design assurance
• Willingness to travel to site as business requirements dictate.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Cross-disciplinary

Organization

Problem solving

Office software

ETAP

PSCAD

TWIC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Airswift is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a multi-discipline PMT supporting FEED and EPC phases of a power plant expansion and HV transmission interconnection project in Texas. You will bring strong expertise in electrical power system design, equipment protection, and coordination across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in electrical engineering, with EPC oversight, power generation design, and knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards.