Sr. Electrical Engineer

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston to deliver electrical engineering across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities.

You may act as a technical or project lead for electrical scope execution within a task force team. Responsibilities include developing robust power system designs, conducting load flow and short-circuit studies, and coordinating equipment specifications with vendors.

Qualifications

• BSEE is required with 10+ years in electrical engineering.
• Experience in refining or renewables projects preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead electrical scope across full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical discipline or project tasks within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop power system designs, perform load flows, short-circuit analyses, and relay coordination.
• Prepare equipment specifications, datasheets, and work packages.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Power system analysis tools

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering electrical engineering work across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities. The role operates within a project task force team and may act as a technical or project lead for electrical scope execution.

This position applies advanced electrical engineering knowledge to develop power system designs, perform system studies, and support equipment specification and procurement while ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety objectives.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical engineering activities across:
• Feasibility studies
• Detailed engineering phases
• Prepare electrical engineering deliverables, including:
• Load summaries
• Perform electrical studies, including:
• Load flow analysis
• Short circuit analysis
• Protection relay coordination and settings
• Utilize power system analysis tools such as ETAP and SKM
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, and work packages
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and review vendor drawings
• Schematics
• Support selection and specification of equipment such as:
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Motors and generators
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Leadership / Management Responsibilities:

• Act as electrical discipline lead or project lead on assigned tasks
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers
• Coordinate work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical scope
• Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including:
• NEC
• IEC
• ANSI
• IEEE
• API
• NEMA
• Maintain quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables
• Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Support safe and reliable electrical system design

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in:
• Refining
• Renewables
• Strong knowledge of electrical system design and analysis
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Experience acting as technical or project lead
• Experience across full project lifecycle

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of power systems engineering
• Ability to perform electrical studies and system analysis
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to prepare and review technical documentation
• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities
• Ability to work independently and within teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and engineering excellence

Working Conditions:

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams

Additional Information:

• No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.