Senior Electrical Engineer

Shell•Houston, TX

1d•$149,000 - $223,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Shell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team in Woodcreek, Houston, TX. The Senior Power Generation Electrical Engineer reports to the Global Engineering Manager and is part of the central multidisciplinary engineering team supporting SRAMI's global asset base. This role has been established to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across electrical systems associated with gas-fired generation, renewable energy assets, substations, switchgear, protection and control systems, grid interconnections, and high-voltage infrastructure. The successful candidate will provide lifecycle engineering support, technical assurance, and reliability leadership for electrical systems across the portfolio. The role will also support acquisition due diligence, project integration, contractor management, compliance assurance, and strategic improvement initiatives. Given the reliance on third-party Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers, significant experience in contractor management and technical governance is essential. Shell Renewables Asset Management International (SRAMI) plays a key role in the asset management, operations support, and technical governance of a growing global portfolio of more than 2 GW of power generation assets, including gas-fired generation, onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation, utilities, or industrial electrical systems
Demonstrated experience supporting gas-fired generation facilities, combined cycle plants, renewable generation assets, or utility-scale power systems
Demonstrated a strong understanding of one or more of the following: power system design and analysis, electrical protection systems, high-voltage equipment, generator and transformer technologies, electrical reliability engineering, and grid interconnection requirements and standards
Experience managing OEMs, electrical contractors, and/or maintenance service agreements
Significant contract set-up and management experience.
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to operational and commercial stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional registration preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate visible HSSE leadership through site visits, field engagement, and mentoring of operational personnel
Promote compliance with Shell Life Saving Rules and electrical safety management systems
Support establishment and assurance of Electrical Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work across the asset portfolio
Provide technical oversight of electrical Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and associated performance standards
Support incident investigations involving electrical equipment failures, electrical safety incidents (including arc-flash), protection system operations, and grid disturbances
Drive continuous improvement in electrical integrity management and risk reduction programs
Develop, implement, and continuously improve lifecycle electrical maintenance strategies for: Generators, Power transformers, High-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, Protection and control systems, Excitation systems, UPS and DC systems, Balance of Plant electrical systems and Grid interconnection infrastructure
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to site operations and maintenance teams on electrical equipment performance, reliability, and operational issues
Lead troubleshooting activities during forced outages, trips, grid disturbances, and equipment failures
Support emergency response and restoration activities for critical electrical events
Lead and participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) involving electrical equipment failures
Identify recurring reliability issues and develop cost-effective mitigation strategies
Apply condition monitoring, diagnostic testing, and equipment health assessments to improve asset performance
Support compliance with regional transmission operator (RTO), independent system operator (ISO), NERC, and local grid code requirements
Provide technical oversight on: Generator performance testing, Reactive power capability, Power quality, System stability, Frequency response, Grid interconnection requirements
Review and approve protection philosophies, relay settings, and coordination studies
Support cybersecurity and reliability initiatives associated with operational technology (OT) systems
Lead technical assurance activities related to protection systems and critical control infrastructure
Lead and govern electrical system modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process
Ensure engineering standards, technical specifications, and design reviews are performed in accordance with Shell requirements
Manage Threats & Opportunities (MTO): Working with Asset Management, Operations Management, OEM’s and O&M providers lead the MTO Standard application across the gas fired & renewables generation portfolio, utilizing the MTO process to create cost-effective action plans to achieve target availability and reliability
Provide technical leadership during generator inspections, transformer outages, switchgear maintenance campaigns, and major plant turnarounds
Assure work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards
Support technical due diligence (TDD) activities for acquisitions and new developments
Review electrical design packages, studies, risk registers, and commissioning plans
Support integration and onboarding of newly acquired generation assets
Demonstrates strong electrical safety leadership and commitment to Goal Zero
Ensures compliance with applicable electrical regulations, standards, and company requirements
Supports implementation of electrical integrity programs and assurance frameworks
Provides engineering oversight to ensure assets comply with Shell HSSE Performance Framework requirements