Sr. Electrical Engineer

The Shaw Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group in Tyler, Texas seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design new electrical systems and analyze existing ones for safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions. You will lead engineering efforts, review designs, and ensure compliance with codes and client specs.

Emphasis on safety, reliability, and lifecycle cost optimization. In this role you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and project teams, support continuous improvement, and help manage

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10–15 years EPC industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and schedules.
• Design industrial electrical power systems per codes, standards and client specs.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs, and multidisciplinary teams for project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Analyze existing systems to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and engineering documentation.

Skills

PE license

Industrial electrical power systems

Electrical codes & standards

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing new electrical systems and analyzing existing systems to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions. This role performs engineering analysis, system design, diagnostics, quality assurance, equipment inspections, and technical troubleshooting while ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with applicable codes and client specifications. The Senior Electrical Engineer also provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and supports continuous process improvement. This position reports to the Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering and offers the opportunity for future promotion into that leadership role following a successful transition.

About the Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing new electrical systems and analyzing existing systems to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise, and approve electrical engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and work schedules.
• Design industrial electrical power systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and enhancing engineering processes and standards.
• Participate in professional development activities, conferences, technical training, and industry networking events.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, engineering documentation, and company procedures.
• Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Utilize engineering software, design tools, and electrical system calculators to support multiple engineering disciplines.
• Conduct technical research, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analyses.
• Mentor, train, and assist with onboarding junior engineers.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience within an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment.

Required Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical power systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with industrial process instrumentation, including:
• Control valves
• Pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters
• Flow measurement technologies
• Process automation and control systems
• Experience using ETAP electrical engineering software.

Pay range and compensation package

This position provides the opportunity to work on challenging industrial engineering projects while serving as a technical leader within the organization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to grow into the Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering role as business needs and organizational development allow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.