Electrical Engineer

Hatch•Houston, TX

24d

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its electrical team in Houston, Texas. The role is part of an integrated engineering team delivering engineering services for large and small capital projects. The engineer prepares engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets, and reports, and assists with or participates in on-site commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Must be registered as a professional engineer in Ohio.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, and/or transmission and distribution industry is preferred.
Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan work.
High degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
Strong understanding of procurement, contracting, and commissioning methodologies.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
Knowledge of electrical calculations, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, and harmonics.
Knowledge of specifying large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high-voltage switchgear, transformers, starters, and related protection systems.
Knowledge of electrical design tools or software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients, and peers.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others while ensuring deliverable quality.
Strong computer knowledge.
Excellent safety awareness.
Willingness to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world.

Nice To Haves

SPEL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
Prepare engineering deliverables lists and time-based functions to support planning and control of the engineering budget.
Maintain project scope-of-work documentation and revisions as the design evolves.
Review and execute electrical and layout design criteria documents.
Review electrical technical deliverables, including specifications, data sheets, and drawings.
Assist in preparing and developing project-specific procedures.
Define system requirements to achieve project results and monitor their effectiveness.
Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings.
Participate in electrical design reviews.
Coordinate activities between the electrical team and other disciplines as the design evolves.
Ensure engineering work is audited for quality in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
Promote and maintain ethical and professional practices in electrical engineering work.
Ensure electrical engineering work designed, manufactured, and supplied complies with relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Participate in compiling the client Project Safety Management Plan, particularly regarding switching, isolation, and lockout procedures.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets, and reports.
Assist with or participate in on-site commissioning.