Senior Electrical Engineer

Technip Energies•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer delivers electrical engineering work across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities. The role works within a project task force team and may serve as a technical or project lead for electrical scope execution. It 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 engineer prepares electrical deliverables and studies, develops designs, supports equipment selection and specification, and conducts technical bid evaluations and vendor drawing reviews. The role also provides technical guidance to junior engineers, coordinates multidisciplinary work, supports planning and execution, and interfaces with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The position maintains the quality and accuracy of deliverables and supports safe, reliable electrical system design within project scope, schedule, and budget.

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 across feasibility studies, process design packages, 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.