Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Code: GW-10132314532652

Salary Range: DOE

Job Location:

City: Houston State: TX

Job Description:

Our client is seeking multiple Electrical Engineers that are self-motivated, detail oriented, 
and professional, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8 to 15 
years of experience in electrical engineering and design work for oil and gas and chemical 
facilities. In this position, you will manage one or more projects at any given time. You will 
have the opportunity to complete a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying 
engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline while coordinating with other 
disciplines to complete projects. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or 
construction site locations is probable.

Responsibilities

Engage in shop and field testing of switchgear and motor control center equipment
Provide direction and coordination of electrical engineering for large industrial projects in 
midstream gas processing, petroleum refining, petrochemical, and upstream oil & gas industries 
Apply design knowledge in medium and low voltage power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor 
control, variable frequency drive, and misc. equipment specification and selection
Conduct power studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, and arc 
flash) as required to define the requirements for distribution facilities in industrial plants 
Interact with all engineering disciplines, engineering and construction project managers, major 
equipment suppliers, and clients
Review and approve Electrical Design deliverables to Issue for Design and Construction for 
example wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, power and 
control cable schedules, and other electrical project deliverables as required. 
Develop scopes of work and prepares detail design milestones, staffing schedules, and 
engineering man hour estimates.
Provide prompt notification to supervision and project management for issues that impact scope, 
budget, and schedule
Coordinates details and miscellaneous design details with other disciplines and Project 
Manager.
Collaborate with the client’s electrical representative to ensure full, appropriate 
communication and coordination in the achievement in project deliverables.
Apply standard engineering design principles to the maximum extent appropriate, and methodology 
for research of design options where necessary
Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering required 
5+ years' experience preferred 
EIT licensure required; P.E. by exam preferred 
Experience in the specification of LV and MV transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and 
variable frequency drives. 
Experience in the analysis of industrial power systems using SKM tools or equivalent modeling 
software is required. 
Must be familiar with the National Electrical Code and API standards, including sections 
relevant to electrical installations in hazardous locations and in the classification of 
hazardous areas.