Senior Electrical Engineer

Kent

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Gregory, Texas, seconded to a client. The engineer will provide discipline engineering support, including project development, estimates, and technical advice, to ensure projects are properly scoped, completed, and meet their objectives. The role focuses on electrical systems in refining and chemical plants, including design, project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and coordination with client teams and contractors. Relocation is required, and travel is per project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
At least 10 years of experience designing electrical distribution systems in refining and chemical plants.
Relevant engineering or operations experience with 69 kV, 12.47 kV, 4.16 kV, and 480 V distribution systems.
Familiarity with NETA ATS and MTS testing standards.
Knowledge of Electrical Area Classification design and studies, including applicable standards such as API RP 500 and NFPA 497.
Knowledge of battery and UPS systems.
Knowledge of substation grounding studies and grounding grid layouts.
Strong familiarity with industry electrical standards for equipment and design, including IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, API, ICEA, UL, and ASTM.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and maintain control of current projects and responsibilities.
Good writing skills for reports, scope documents, and presentation materials.
Understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, and construction workflow.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
High regard for safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures; adherence to HSE norms by self and team.
Demonstrated leadership, self-motivation, goal orientation, and ability to work as part of a team.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet schedules and deliver quality work under pressure.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Willingness to relocate to Gregory, Texas.
Travel as required by project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design of substations and prefabricated electrical buildings.
Develop facility relaying and protective schemes and direct contractors in their implementation.
Develop project scopes with operations, maintenance, and project teams so third-party contractors can bid and execute the work.
Conduct field and site surveys to determine project scopes.
Work with client subject matter experts to ensure project definition and work comply with company and industry standards and best practices.
Oversee the design and installation of medium- and low-voltage motors, switchgear, protective relays, transformers, ASD and UPS systems.
Coordinate startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment with operations, from DC and low-voltage systems up to 69 kV.
Coordinate with operations on LOTO, hot work permits, and other site safety requirements.
Design electrical systems and equipment according to industry and company standards and best practices.
Oversee proper grounding implementation and installation for electrical equipment.
Review electrical system studies, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, and arc flash studies, and recommend improvements.
Review equipment specifications, data sheets, vendor data, and Electrical Area Classification drawings; provide comments and recommendations.
Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) for new electrical equipment.
Work with project teams to execute projects and partner with Project Managers and Operations Managers to design and execute project plans.
Attend project team and vendor review meetings.
Review designs for constructability in accordance with project requirements.
Use SKM or ETAP for power system studies as required.
Perform other reasonable ad hoc tasks within the scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
Observe company, client, and host-country health, safety, sustainability, environmental, and quality rules.