SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer may serve as Lead Electrical Engineer on smaller projects and is responsible for discipline-related technical and scheduling matters. The role works with little supervision and may provide technical guidance to lower-classified personnel. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Electrical Engineer. The position supports electrical engineering design for energy projects, including electrical distribution systems, system studies and calculations, hazardous area classification, electrical equipment building layouts, technical standards and specifications, and construction drawings. The engineer also coordinates with clients, procurement, vendors, and other project personnel, and may take short- or extended-term assignments at project sites or client offices.

Requirements

Typically 5–10 years of proven engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
Familiarity with natural gas industry standards and codes.
Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Results-oriented.
Customer-focused.
Impact and influence.
Business and people acumen.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and managers.
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at once.

Nice To Haves

SKM software knowledge.
EIT or PE certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare or review discipline project specifications.
Prepare or review requisitions for inquiries supporting the purchase of equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
Prepare technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials, and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department.
Observe factory acceptance testing of equipment in cooperation with the Lead Engineer.
Perform engineering calculations and analysis required by the electrical discipline, including system studies.
Develop or review one-line diagrams, area classifications, and layouts as required by the discipline.
Review plot plans as required by the discipline.
Coordinate and liaise with client personnel regarding electrical activities.
Review and approve vendor documents.
Accept short- and extended-term assignments at project sites, client offices, or other locations as requested by the Chief Electrical Engineer.
Develop electrical distribution system designs considering reliability, maintainability, flexibility, and cost.
Determine hazardous-area classifications for the selection and installation of electrical equipment.
Determine the location, size, and arrangement of major electrical equipment.
Prepare or contribute to technical standards, specifications, construction drawings, and schedules for electrical systems and equipment.