Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

Hargrove and Associates•Longview, TX

14d

About The Position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. What You'll Be Doing Job Scope: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial power distribution to support Plant Engineering Services in a chemical manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical power delivery across all plant systems, including high-demand process equipment, safety systems, and environmental controls.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
This position requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical engineering.
Skilled in performing engineering and design functions.
Skilled in verbal and written communication
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
Ability to perform design for electrical equipment and infrastructure including, but not limited to: voltage drop calculations, lighting, raceway designs, MCC and substation loading.
Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
Ability to develop equipment specifications for low and medium voltage equipment such as motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, etc.
Ability to produce a 15kV power system single line diagram and related drawings.
Ability to perform calculations for required short circuit and overcurrent protective device ratings.
Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Knowledge of 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements to produce all electrical deliverables.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Knowledge of programmable Logic controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and/or Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment, Protection Relays (SEL, GE)
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and optimize medium and low-voltage power distribution systems tailored to chemical processing operations.
Develop , Review, and Approve all electrical deliverables.
Specify electrical infrastructure including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, and related equipment.
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and OSHA standards, as well as chemical industry-specific safety protocols.
Develop and maintain electrical documentation including single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
Contribute to establishing and revising electrical area classifications
Ensure equipment meets the requirements of the hazardous area designation.
Validating project and construction estimates at the beginning of a project and then tracking changes as the project progresses.
Initiating timely change notices when scope change affects schedule, deliverables or cost.
Utilizing and following department design and drafting standards.
Reviewing and verifying calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
Assisting the engineering designers in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.