Principal Engineer, Electrical

Venture Global LNG • Houston, TX

87d

About The Position

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Houston Office. This role will be instrumental in developing detailed electrical designs for Venture Global’s cutting-edge energy projects. The Principal Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager and work collaboratively with engineers and designers to deliver high-quality solutions for High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), and Protection Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred), preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering within an industrial setting (engineering or operations).
• Oil & Gas industry experience is required, with a preference for LNG applications. Experience in petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing may be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and electrical engineering software (ETAP, PSCAD, SPL, CDEGS).
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, equipment selection, protective relays, and power system configuration.
• Experience conducting power system studies, protective device settings, and grounding designs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in electrical engineering, providing technical leadership in HV, MV, and LV systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, protection schemes, and power system analysis.
• Lead electrical engineering and design efforts, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project schedules.
• Oversee the integrity and technical execution of electrical engineering work in compliance with industry standards, guidelines, and codes (IEEE, NEC, API, etc.).
• Ensure all designs prioritize safety, reliability, and efficiency in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with broader engineering functions.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance & Operations teams to maintain plant equipment operability.
• Utilize electrical engineering software such as ETAP, PSCAD, SPL, and CDEGS for design, analysis, and validation.
• Develop electrical distribution systems, specify equipment, configure power systems, and manage interfaces.
• Perform and review power system studies, protective relay settings, and grounding designs.
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers and designers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree