Principal Electrical Engineer

Worley • Houston, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Worley is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex industrial power distribution and power generation projects in a senior technical leadership role. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with typical travel of 10%–15%. The engineer will guide critical technical decisions, oversee project execution from concept through commissioning, and work as a trusted partner to customers, project managers, vendors, and internal teams. Working knowledge of instrumentation and controls is needed to coordinate broader EIC execution, but deep expertise in every I&C specialty is not required.

The role leads electrical engineering execution for EPC projects involving industrial power distribution, power generation, and related facility infrastructure. It directs and reviews electrical design deliverables, analyses, and construction packages for technical quality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements. The engineer coordinates electrical, instrumentation, and controls scope across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup, and manages scope, priorities, schedules, and technical interfaces with project stakeholders.

The position also leads or oversees power system studies and electrical deliverables such as single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding, lighting, and cable documentation. It provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers, supports safe and timely project delivery, and contributes technical credibility and practical solutions to business development and customer relationship efforts. Worley describes its work as supporting customers through the project lifecycle and helping them transition to more sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant industrial electrical engineering experience, including power distribution and/or power generation projects.
• Experience leading electrical engineering work in an EPC or design-build project environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, applicable codes and standards, and power system studies.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and controls sufficient to coordinate multidisciplinary EIC execution.
• Working knowledge of ETAP and Power Tools (SKM) software.
• Ability to lead teams, manage technical interfaces, and communicate effectively with customers and project stakeholders.
• Experience delivering complex industrial projects through multiple phases, from front-end development through detailed design, procurement support, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating with owners, vendors, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines in fast-paced EPC project environments.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer registration or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience in chemical, energy, or other heavy industrial markets.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage systems, power generation facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Familiarity with control systems integration, field instrumentation, and multidisciplinary design coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering execution for EPC projects involving industrial power distribution, power generation, and related facility infrastructure.
• Direct and review electrical design deliverables, analyses, and construction packages for technical quality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical, instrumentation, and controls scope across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Work with project managers, customers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to manage scope, priorities, schedules, and technical interfaces.
• Lead or oversee power system studies and key electrical deliverables, including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding, lighting, and cable documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers while supporting safe, efficient, and timely project delivery.
• Support business development and customer relationship efforts through technical credibility, practical solutions, and project execution.
• Oversee project execution from concept through commissioning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal