Sr Electrical Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer to support multidisciplinary EPCM projects in the natural gas and LNG sector. You will deliver electrical designs from concept through commissioning, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Expect to produce drawings and specifications, perform power system analyses, and liaise with vendors and project teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery of electrical deliverables across multiple scopes.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Applied Sciences from a recognized university or technical institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for energy facilities including well sites, natural gas processing plants, compressor stations, LNG facilities, and related projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Sr Electrical Engineer

Duration

4–6-month assignment with potential to extend

Location

Houston, Texas

Role Context

This company delivers engineering, procurement, and project execution services across traditional and transitional energy markets. The role sits within the Electrical Engineering function and supports projects involving well sites, natural gas processing plants, compressor stations, LNG facilities, and related energy infrastructure. Work covers a broad project lifecycle including design development, front-end review, project planning, commissioning, and as-building, within a multidisciplinary EPCM setting.

Position Overview

This opportunity is for a Sr Electrical Engineer to support multidisciplinary engineering projects within the natural gas and LNG sector. The Sr Electrical Engineer will play a key role in delivering practical, high-quality electrical designs from concept through commissioning while working across multiple project scopes and timelines. This position offers the chance for a Sr Electrical Engineer to contribute technical expertise on complex energy infrastructure projects, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and engage directly with project delivery requirements in a fast-paced EPCM environment. The role is well suited to a technically strong Sr Electrical Engineer seeking broad project exposure and meaningful involvement across design, analysis, and field activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for energy facilities including well sites, natural gas processing plants, compressor stations, LNG facilities, and related projects.
• Produce core power system and electrical design deliverables such as single line diagrams, MCC layouts, cable schedules, electrical plot plans, lighting layouts, cable tray routing, and wiring schematics.
• Perform power system analysis using SKM Power Tools and ETAP.
• Specify electrical equipment requirements including generators, power transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and ASDs.
• Support multidisciplinary design integration by liaising with vendors and other engineering disciplines.
• Carry out hazardous location classification work and fugitive emission studies.
• Review drawings and designs to support compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, reporting, and general delivery coordination.
• Support front-end project reviews including scope documentation, project execution plans, and design basis memorandums.
• Participate in HAZOP and SIL analysis, and travel to site for project scoping, commissioning, and as-building activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Applied Sciences from a recognized university or technical institution.
• Essential: PE registration in Texas (TPBELS).
• Essential: 8+ years of relevant experience in an EPCM environment.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards relevant to electrical engineering design.
• Essential: Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Essential: Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Essential: Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Desirable: Registration as a PE in other US states or as a P.Eng. in Canada.

About the Company

This company provides engineering, procurement, and project execution services with a focus on agility and reliability across natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, carbon capture, and renewable energy projects. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the company supports greenfield developments, brownfield upgrades, sustaining capital scopes, and broader energy transition initiatives. The business has developed expertise in clean energy, low-carbon technology, and project development across both traditional and transitional energy solutions.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.