The ideal candidate should have:
- Hands-on onsite engineering experience supporting an operating industrial facility (not primarily an EPC or consulting background).
- Experience leading small to mid-sized electrical capital projects from scope development through execution and commissioning.
- Strong experience with large medium- and high-voltage switchgear, including installation, upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Extensive experience supporting industrial power distribution systems, preferably ranging from 480V through 138kV.
- Experience working with large synchronous motors and/or generators.
- Experience supporting plant operations, maintenance, and reliability, not just engineering design.
- Strong knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), electrical safety (NFPA 70E), arc flash, load flow, short circuit studies, and protective relaying.
To improve the review process, please ensure the resume clearly identifies:
- Types of industrial facilities supported
- Voltage levels worked with
- Switchgear and power distribution experience
- Capital projects personally led or managed
- Large motor/generator experience
- Commissioning and startup responsibilities
- Operations and maintenance support
- Electrical studies performed (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, etc., if applicable)
Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily commercial construction, EPC design, consulting, or utility work without significant onsite operating plant experience are less likely to align with the hiring manager's expectations.
9-80 Work ScheduleJob Duties :
Please note that this assignment will be renewable every 6-month with plans for 2-3 year total duration.
Also, initially the position will be located in Quintana, Tx with the potential to be relocated to downtown Houston in late 2026 through 2028 with travel to Site.
**Valid/Current TWIC Required**
Job Summary
Lead electrical scope development for minor capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning
- Develop project scopes, design criteria, and engineering deliverables (SLDs, load lists, specifications, datasheets)
- Execute and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for all assigned projects
- Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on design and execution
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Protection & control schematics
- Cable schedules and routing
- Equipment specifications and vendor drawings
- Perform and/or review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash)
- Support equipment selection and technical bid evaluations for major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFDs)
- Develop project cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans; manage budget and forecast performance
- Coordinate construction activities including installation, field changes, and contractor oversight
- Lead commissioning activities including energization plans, checkout procedures, and functional testing
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70E)
- Support permitting and regulatory compliance as it relates to project execution
Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and constructability reviews
- Provide technical leadership during project troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Prepare project documentation including reports, as-built drawings, and turnover packages
- Strong working knowledge of high voltage and medium voltage power systems and large motor applications
- Familiarity with protective relaying (including SEL systems) and coordination philosophies
- Experience with grounding, bonding, and lightning protection design
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Other project-related duties as assigned
Overtime Status :ExemptRate Type :HourlyTarget Pay Rate Range :90.00 USD - 120.00 USD
Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
