Sr. Electrical Engineer

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc in Metairie, LA seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead the development and implementation of electrical design requirements for oil & gas projects, including power generation, distribution, protection, and control systems, aligned with client specs and applicable codes and standards.

You will coordinate with other disciplines to ensure an integrated design, travel offshore as needed, and support pre-FEED/FEED activities and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power generation and distribution for oil & gas.
• Experience with multi-discipline project teams and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards.
• Willingness to offshore travel and domestic travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical design team for power generation, distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Prepare and review power/control philosophies and drawings.
• Prepare equipment specifications and datasheets for electrical systems.
• Develop electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM and perform system calculations.
• Prepare layouts, wiring diagrams, and construction packages.
• Support FEED/pre-FEED cost estimates and procurement efforts.
• Assist field teams during construction, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EDSA

SKM

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Details

• Industry: Oil & Gas
• Location: Metairie, LA
• Employment type: Full-Time Regular
• Remote arrangement may be considered for candidates that reside more than 75 miles from an EDG office. Candidates residing outside the United States will not be considered for remote employment.
• Eligible for US work authorization sponsorship: No
• FLSA Exemption: Exempt (eligible for straight-time overtime)

Job Summary

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of all electrical design requirements for the project. This person is to be familiar with all power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems as well as client provided specifications and all applicable industry codes and standards. The Sr. Electrical Engineer coordinates with other disciplines to ensure an integrated design that meets the project requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical design team in developing all electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and/or related control systems for projects;
• Preparation and review of power/control philosophies and drawings;
• Preparation and review of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets;
• Preparation, analysis and review of electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM;
• Preparation and review of electrical system calculations;
• Preparation and review of construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting;
• Preparation and review of project/client specifications and requirements; provide alternatives and recommendations as required;
• Preparation and review of layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities;
• Preparation and review of AC and DC load lists from mechanical equipment lists and control systems;
• Preparation and review of DC and UPS distribution systems;
• Preparation and review of electrical drawings and construction packages;
• Preparation and review of Electrical Area Classification drawings;
• Preparation and review of test and commissioning procedures;
• Preparation and review of electrical fabrication and construction details;
• Provide support for the preparation of Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates;
• Provide engineering support to procurement of equipment, skidded packages, and buildings;
• Support and assist field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning;
• Test and commissioning of packages and electrical systems.

Qualifications

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board or documentation that the educational institution is ABET accredited.
• Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing electrical power generation and distribution systems for offshore oil and gas industry, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing, or refining (commercial/industrial such as paper mill may be considered).
• Demonstrated experience working within project-centered multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated experience preparing project cost estimates.
• Demonstrated experience preparing specifications for procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment such as generator sets, variable frequency drives, low voltage and medium voltage motor control systems and switchgear, and integrated motor control center buildings, distributed control systems, PLC panels, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate portions of ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading factory acceptance testing of package equipment.
• Demonstrated experience providing engineering support to construction, testing, commissioning and startup of electrical facilities.
• Capability and availability to make offshore and client site trips as well as other domestic travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEC standards and practices a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (private or semi-private office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations.
• Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site type atmosphere.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Drug-Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre‑employment hair and urine drug screens. Post‑hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug‑free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.