Affinity Management Group
Principal Electrical Engineer
Affinity Management Group, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Our Client, an EPC company in the Houston area, has an immediate need for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with Offshore experience to join their Houston team. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers who perform electrical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems for offshore projects.
Responsibilities
Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
Adhere to and ensure that direct reports are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports.
Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues.
Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities. Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker's performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers. Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Institution, Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering preferred.
PE license required.
Oil & Gas Offshore project experience required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
ETAP, SKM, CARS software experience preferred.
Prior supervisory experience within an engineering environment preferred.
Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.) preferred.
For more information or immediate consideration, please email resume directly to wdonahue@affinity-mgt.com.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering, Design, and Project Management
Industries Oil and Gas and Design Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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Responsibilities
Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
Adhere to and ensure that direct reports are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports.
Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues.
Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities. Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker's performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers. Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Institution, Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering preferred.
PE license required.
Oil & Gas Offshore project experience required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
ETAP, SKM, CARS software experience preferred.
Prior supervisory experience within an engineering environment preferred.
Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.) preferred.
For more information or immediate consideration, please email resume directly to wdonahue@affinity-mgt.com.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering, Design, and Project Management
Industries Oil and Gas and Design Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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