Sr. Electrical Engineer

CTS Complete Technical Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Complete Technical Services seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver electrical engineering work across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities within a project task force. You may act as technical or project lead for electrical scope execution.

This role applies advanced electrical engineering knowledge to develop power system designs, perform system studies, and support equipment specification and procurement while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in refining or renewables.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical discipline or project tasks.
• Provide technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Coordinate work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical scope.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

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.