Senior Electrical Engineer

Genesis•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer delivers electrical engineering work across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities. Working within project task force teams, the engineer may serve as a technical or project lead for electrical scope execution. The role applies advanced electrical engineering knowledge to develop power system designs, perform system studies, and support equipment specification and procurement while ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety objectives. The position includes preparing engineering deliverables and studies, developing electrical designs, specifying equipment, conducting technical bid evaluations, and reviewing vendor drawings. It also involves providing technical oversight to junior engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary work, supporting planning and execution, and interfacing with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, renewables, or power generation projects. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
Minimum 10 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, renewables, or power generation projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical system design and analysis.
Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of power systems engineering.
Ability to perform electrical studies and system analysis.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Ability to prepare and review technical documentation.
Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
Ability to work independently and within teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Commitment to quality, safety, and engineering excellence.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Experience acting as a technical or project lead.
Experience across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering activities during feasibility studies, process design package development, and detailed engineering phases.
Prepare electrical engineering deliverables, including load summaries, single-line diagrams, and protection diagrams.
Perform load flow, short circuit, transient motor starting, and protection relay coordination and settings studies.
Use power system analysis tools such as ETAP and SKM.
Prepare electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, and work packages.
Conduct technical bid evaluations and review vendor drawings.
Develop substation layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Support selection and specification of switchgear, transformers, motors and generators, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
Act as electrical discipline lead or project lead on assigned tasks.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers.
Coordinate work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Support planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical scope.
Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ANSI, IEEE, API, and NEMA.
Maintain the quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables.
Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
Support safe and reliable electrical system design.