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Electrical Engineer - Senior

ZipRecruiter, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Electrical Engineer - Senior Houston, TX or Tulsa, OK As an Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the design and optimization of electrical systems that power essential infrastructure pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You'll apply your technical expertise to integrate advanced technologies like automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage, driving efficiency and innovation across operations. A key part of your role is ensuring safety through the implementation of arc flash mitigation, fault detection systems, and rigorous compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. You'll also manage complex projects from concept to completion, aligning engineering solutions with business goals and timelines. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and problem-solving skills will directly contribute to operational reliability, safety, and strategic growth. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities

Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities

Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs

Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability

Provides technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities

Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints

Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs

Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement

Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

Required:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry

PE License

Masters degree in electrical engineering

Job Requirements

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements

Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.)

Experience with PLCs

Project Management experience

Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects

Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Do you have a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

Do you have 8+ years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry

Do you have Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills, with safety as a main priority

Do you have Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills

Do you have Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements

Do you have Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.)

Nice to Have: PE License

Nice to Have: Masters degree in electrical engineering

Nice to Have: Experience with PLCs

Nice to Have: Project Management experience

Nice to Have: Experience in Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC of small to medium facility projects

Nice to Have: Proficiency in designing and implementing Instrumentation systems, including PLCs and HMI systems

Must be a US or Green Card holder.

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