Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Project Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of complex electrical power and control systems. This role serves as a technical authority for electrical system architecture, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, budget constraints, and project schedules while supporting high-value engineering projects.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in electrical power system design and equipment integration
- Advanced understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and electrical engineering analysis tools
- Ability to develop, read, and interpret complex electrical schematics and system designs
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of five years of hands-on electrical power system design experience
- Demonstrated experience with switchgear, MCCs, drives, and control systems
Nice To Haves
- Seven or more years of experience in electrical system design and project execution
- Experience designing integrated electrical systems for industrial, drilling, or energy applications
- Proven experience acting as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex projects
- Experience with vendor coordination and electrical package specification
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of electrical power and control systems including switchgear, drives, MCCs, control panels, and substations
- Perform advanced electrical engineering analyses such as load flow, short circuit, and system coordination studies
- Serve as technical lead for electrical system architecture, equipment selection, and design decisions
- Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.), and customer specifications
- Develop detailed engineering deliverables including schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of material, and testing documentation
- Review and validate electrical equipment selections for performance, compatibility, and application suitability
- Collaborate with Project Engineers, Procurement, and Operations to ensure technical alignment from design through execution
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
- Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), commissioning activities, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems
- Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules with accountability for engineering deliverables
- Support cross-functional teams with technical input and documentation
- Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment aligned with company culture
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
