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H+M Industrial EPC

Lead Electrical Engineer

H+M Industrial EPC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Lead Electrical Engineer Reports to:

Instrumentation and Electrical Department Manager

Position Status:

Permanent – Full Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt (STOT)

Location:

Pasadena, TX (Hybrid Schedule with Monday - Thursday in-office preferred)

Work Schedule:

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.

Purpose:

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a project execution team, supervise daily activities, conduct client and management interface while being responsible for scope, planning, budget, and schedule. The lead engineer will also provide or support specification of electrical equipment, technical analysis, calculations and resolution of engineering and design problems according to industry and client standards.

Core Job Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team

Responsible for scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets and execution planning

Identify scope changes and coordinate change management

Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects from 120V up through 35kV

Support the development of one‑line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance

Validating equipment ratings and conducting calculations such as cable‑sizing and load evaluations

Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award. Experience with equipment FAT’s is preferred.

Prepare cost competitive man‑hour estimates and assist with proposal preparation

Managing the cost and time constraints of multiple projects at one time

Prepare and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project

Work within company policy as outlined in the H+M Employee Handbook as well as the H+M Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of in‑depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries

Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred

Relevant EPC company experience

Strong knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor‑starting analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash evaluations using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software

Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is a plus

Demonstrated problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence

Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Sit for long periods of time

Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch

Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Working conditions encountered in this job include those found in a typical office setting as well as an indoor/outdoor manufacturing setting which includes exposure to outside weather conditions, work at elevated heights, climbing of stairs and ladders, and physical manipulation of tools and mechanical equipment. This job demands the use of typical manufacturing personal protective equipment as well as advanced protective equipment as needed.

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