Electrical Engineer

Powell•Houston, TX

21d

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer at Powell, you will lead projects developing custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear and control solutions for clients. You will serve as the technical face of projects from concept through completion, working to meet client specifications and quality standards within budget and schedule constraints. The role includes learning industry standards and trends and collaborating in a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development. The engineer designs electrical systems and documentation for engineered-to-order products, coordinating with project management, mechanical and electrical design teams, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, clients, and other internal teams. Work is typically performed in an office, with some work in the shop and potentially in the field at construction sites or active customer facilities. The position requires adherence to company policies, safety practices, and applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related area; the position description also specifies an engineering degree with a focus on power.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in an engineering role; experience requirements vary by level: Engineer requires 0–3 years, Senior Engineer 4–8 years, and Lead Engineer 7–10 years of relevant experience.
Ability to draft in AutoCAD (ACAD).
Proficiency with electrical design and circuitry.
Basic understanding of power systems and relay applications as applied to products.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, schedules, and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization, communication, presentation, and planning skills.
Ability to perform engineering development tasks and address production issues.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot system-level problems.
Basic understanding of one-line and three-line drawings, control schematics, and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
Basic to advanced understanding of power distribution equipment, including three-phase systems, relays, transformers, and control switches.
Basic knowledge of 480V through 38kV electrical distribution and switchgear operation.
Ability to apply relevant sections of the National Electric Code and other codes and standards, including IEEE, ANSI, and UL.
Ability to develop and apply cost-competitive techniques for cost-effective engineered-to-order solutions.
Strong customer service commitment.
Basic to advanced drawing-review skills, including interpreting client specifications and identifying exceptions or items requiring special attention.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Design standard jobs with guidance to match client specifications and requirements.
Draft electrical construction drawings using AutoCAD in coordination with in-house mechanical and wiring teams.
Develop design knowledge for 480V through 5kV motor control, 480V through 38kV switchgear, and other equipment.
Work with supervisors and project management to interpret project write-ups, client specifications, drawings, and correspondence throughout projects.
Create and validate Bills of Materials for client submittal and approval according to Powell standards.
Conduct self-design reviews to verify design accuracy and completeness before issuing projects to manufacturing.
Develop the ability to provide technical support in client meetings.
Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve component parts and assemblies.
Promptly notify supervisors and project management of issues affecting scope, budget, or schedule.
Coordinate with electrical design and mechanical engineering teams on final design and construction packages, including wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schemes, and mechanical layouts.
Create AC and DC schematics, door component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project approval, construction, and as-built drawing submittals.
Provide technical support to sales, application engineering, and inspection teams throughout projects.
Assist production engineers with daily problem-solving.
Follow Powell policies and procedures, work instructions, ISO policies, and safety rules and regulations.
Meet regularly with clients, suppliers, and OEMs.