Electrical Engineer

Hargrove and Associates•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer performs all aspects of the complete design of complex electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments, applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis. The work is performed under general supervision and includes technical design, calculations, specifications, field support, checking, coordination, and leadership on small to mid-sized projects. The role provides technical guidance to less experienced personnel and helps ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The engineer develops conceptual and detailed designs, estimates, material take-offs, calculations, sketches, construction specifications, equipment specifications, and procurement packages. Design deliverables may include single-line diagrams, motor control center diagrams, equipment and electrical installation specifications, equipment layouts, control schematics, cable schedules, connection diagrams, grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans. The role also involves checking engineering calculations and drawings, reviewing vendor and construction submittals, coordinating across disciplines, gathering field data, checking tie-ins, and supporting construction, startup, and commissioning activities. Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, teamwork, and safety. The company is 100% teammate-owned and offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible teammates. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 8 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Ability to create and modify single-line diagrams, control schematics, interconnection diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of power-system studies, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, and coordination studies.
Experience with coordination and protection relays, especially SEL.
Strong experience with medium-voltage power systems and distribution equipment, including substation transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MV/LV MCCs, MV/LV circuit breakers, and motors.
Familiarity with electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid tabulations.
Ability to develop plan drawings for power and control, cable tray, lighting, and grounding.
Familiarity with NEC, OHSA, NEMA, API, and IEEE standards.
Ability to lead small capital projects from design through construction while remaining technically hands-on.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred, or EIT completed.
Construction and commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

Use department design and drafting standards and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Identify and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
Provide on-site assistance during startup and perform fieldwork to gather data, check tie-ins, and support construction.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
Coordinate work with staff members, discipline leads, and design leaders from other disciplines.
Perform discipline-lead duties on small to mid-sized projects.
Produce estimate-level designs and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate level.
Prepare detailed design calculations and construction-material sketches in an organized format for checking, drafting, and delivery when required.
Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications and electrical installation specifications.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient engineering solutions.
Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans.
Develop designs that use construction materials efficiently, are easy to build, and meet client expectations.
Check other engineers’ calculations for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems and provide the sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
Advise the senior engineer of identified design or scope changes.
Help assemble scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for electrical/instrumentation procurement inquiries or subcontract pricing.
Review vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for electrical/instrumentation input.
Develop construction specifications and review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Apply discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques to the engineering, design, and construction of process and manufacturing projects.
Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of electrical/instrumentation work.
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
Provide leadership to support communication and execution of work within scope, schedule, and budget.