SR. PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PE)

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Houston to lead complex projects and mentor a team of engineers and designers. You will manage technical authority, oversee schedules, and coordinate with clients on electrical activities across the project lifecycle.

The role demands extensive experience in pipeline facilities, proficiency with IEEE/NEMA/NFPA/API standards, and strong communication skills to drive results and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience focusing on pipeline facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, API, AGA, ISA, ANSI standards and ability to apply to power and control system designs.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• SKM software knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Electrical Engineer in proposals.
• Assists in providing training to personnel.
• Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications.
• Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Reviews and approves vendor documents.
• Prepares or reviews engineering and design status reports, work plans and man-hour estimates.
• Directs site reviews for electrical requirements and liaises with client personnel.

Skills

Results oriented

Customer focused

Impact and influence

People acumen

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) required

Tools

SKM Software

Job description

Description

Position Title: Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Electrical Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Electrical Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Electrical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Chief Electrical Engineer in proposals.


• Assists the Chief Electrical Engineer in providing training to personnel.


• Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications.


• Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment, materials, and subcontracts.


• Approves technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.


• Prepares and reviews/approves switchgear and MCC building layout.


• Develops or reviews one line diagrams, area classification and layouts as required by the discipline.


• Directs/observes factory acceptance testing of equipment.


• Reviews plot plans and facilities for electrical requirements.


• Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to electrical activities.


• Reviews and approves vendor documents.


• Prepares or reviews engineering and design status reports, work plans and man-hour estimates.


• Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.


• Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Electrical Engineer.

ADDENDUM: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Department Functions

Electrical Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Electrical Distribution System Design – Develop the optimum electrical distribution system based upon desired reliability, maintainability, flexibility and cost.

System Studies/Calculations – Perform calculations and analysis for the following studies: short circuit, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, power factor correction, arc flash, load calculation, transient analysis, power system harmonics analysis and protective relay coordination.

Area Classification – Determine the classification of hazardous (classified) locations for the selection and installation of electrical equipment.

Electrical MCC & SWGR Building – Determine location, size and arrangement of major electrical equipment.

Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:

Power Transformers

Grounding Resistors

Switchgear (SWGR) / Motor Control Center (MCC)

Reactors and capacitors

Uninterruptible Power Systems

Variable Speed drives AC &DC

Disconnect Power switches

Electrical heat tracing

Prefabricated electrical buildings

Power Generator

• Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:

One-line diagrams

Building plans and details

Area Classification

Electrical heat tracing

Grounding /Lightning protection

Raceway and cable schedule

Pefabricated electrical buildings

Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

Requirements

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of proven experience focusing on pipeline facilities.


• In depth knowledgeable of natural gas industry standards and codes published by IEEE, NEMA, NFPA (NEC), API, AGA, ISA, ANSI, etc. and have the ability to apply the standards to power and control system designs.


• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• SKM Software knowledge desirable.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) required

Competencies

• Results oriented


• Customer focused


• Impact and influence


• Business and people acumen


• Strong interpersonal skills to work with Multi-Disciplined Team, and Managers


• Strong communication and networking skills to work with variety of groups and people

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.


• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.


• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.


• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.