The Dow Chemical Company
Senior Electrical Designer
Houston, TX, USA – Dow
Learn how we make the world a better place as Team Dow. Through respect and integrity, we lead with our core values and innovative spirit to create more sustainable materials science solutions for everyone.
Discover how we’re accelerating positive change around the world. From climate protection and creating safer materials to our focus on global citizenship and inclusion, diversity and equity, Team Dow is making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Find the latest press releases, news updates, awards and achievements from Dow and stay connected on the impact we’re making in the world.
Explore key collaborations and why we make partnership our passion. Through initiatives and sponsorships, we can work together to create a more positive impact for all.
Team Dow makes us one of the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science companies in the world. Find opportunities to join Dow in a capacity that works best for you.
At a glance
Position: Senior Electrical Designer
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Primary discipline: Electrical Engineering (Capital Projects)
Dow prioritizes employee development, safety, and community impact. We celebrate employees who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest process plant projects in the world. Our engineering organizations provide a robust technical community where ideas are welcomed and shared openly.
Dow is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will become part of a highly collaborative global capital engineering organization that includes Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Process Automation disciplines. You will provide expertise for the design of capital projects valued $10MM or greater in the electrical engineering discipline, applying design criteria, tools, best practices, and established work processes to create documentation for the installation of electrical equipment in new or existing process plants.
Responsibilities
Aid in the development of scopes, estimates, schedules, design strategies and required resources on projects.
Design electrical systems that are safe, reliable, economical, constructible, and maintainable in accordance with Dow standards.
Coordinate the activities of other designers to accomplish electrical design of projects.
Exchange technical information with peers, other engineering disciplines, and suppliers.
Use CAE/CAD tools to create complex detailed design drawings and documentation for construction bid packages and for inquiring/ordering electrical equipment.
Independently perform electrical design functions in grounding, lighting, communications, power distribution, schematic development, sizing calculations, and electrical layouts.
Understand, develop, and use many different types of power distribution engineering documentation such as P&IDs, one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, and schematics.
Apply knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution equipment to new and retrofit installations.
Required qualifications
High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (e.g., electrical design in heavy industrial, petrochemical, refinery, or utility power systems).
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (NFPA, ANSI, NEC).
Willingness to travel up to 10% annually domestically and/or internationally.
Eligibility to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.
Preferred qualifications
Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology.
10+ years of electrical design experience on capital projects.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Electrical equipment sizing and selection experience.
Experience developing designs in 3D modeling software.
Experience with CAE tools such as Microstation, AutoCAD, etc.
Strong initiative, team leadership capabilities, interpersonal relationships, and time‑management skills.
Additional notes
Position is located at the Houston Dow Center.
Position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity.
Comprehensive benefits and programs to support physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being.
Competitive retirement program with company‑provided benefits and savings opportunities.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages with options to meet individual needs.
Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities for training, mentoring, work experience, community involvement, and team building.
Workplace culture that empowers role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, family care, volunteering, and Employee Resource Group participation.
Well‑being portal for all Dow employees.
On‑site fitness facilities (availability varies by location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Additional location‑specific benefits may include:
Transportation allowance (availability varies by location)
Meal vouchers (availability varies by location)
Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives (e.g., bike to work) (availability varies by location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration, and scale enable us to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day while delivering more value and having a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
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Learn how we make the world a better place as Team Dow. Through respect and integrity, we lead with our core values and innovative spirit to create more sustainable materials science solutions for everyone.
Discover how we’re accelerating positive change around the world. From climate protection and creating safer materials to our focus on global citizenship and inclusion, diversity and equity, Team Dow is making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Find the latest press releases, news updates, awards and achievements from Dow and stay connected on the impact we’re making in the world.
Explore key collaborations and why we make partnership our passion. Through initiatives and sponsorships, we can work together to create a more positive impact for all.
Team Dow makes us one of the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science companies in the world. Find opportunities to join Dow in a capacity that works best for you.
At a glance
Position: Senior Electrical Designer
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Primary discipline: Electrical Engineering (Capital Projects)
Dow prioritizes employee development, safety, and community impact. We celebrate employees who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest process plant projects in the world. Our engineering organizations provide a robust technical community where ideas are welcomed and shared openly.
Dow is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will become part of a highly collaborative global capital engineering organization that includes Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Process Automation disciplines. You will provide expertise for the design of capital projects valued $10MM or greater in the electrical engineering discipline, applying design criteria, tools, best practices, and established work processes to create documentation for the installation of electrical equipment in new or existing process plants.
Responsibilities
Aid in the development of scopes, estimates, schedules, design strategies and required resources on projects.
Design electrical systems that are safe, reliable, economical, constructible, and maintainable in accordance with Dow standards.
Coordinate the activities of other designers to accomplish electrical design of projects.
Exchange technical information with peers, other engineering disciplines, and suppliers.
Use CAE/CAD tools to create complex detailed design drawings and documentation for construction bid packages and for inquiring/ordering electrical equipment.
Independently perform electrical design functions in grounding, lighting, communications, power distribution, schematic development, sizing calculations, and electrical layouts.
Understand, develop, and use many different types of power distribution engineering documentation such as P&IDs, one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, and schematics.
Apply knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution equipment to new and retrofit installations.
Required qualifications
High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (e.g., electrical design in heavy industrial, petrochemical, refinery, or utility power systems).
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (NFPA, ANSI, NEC).
Willingness to travel up to 10% annually domestically and/or internationally.
Eligibility to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.
Preferred qualifications
Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology.
10+ years of electrical design experience on capital projects.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Electrical equipment sizing and selection experience.
Experience developing designs in 3D modeling software.
Experience with CAE tools such as Microstation, AutoCAD, etc.
Strong initiative, team leadership capabilities, interpersonal relationships, and time‑management skills.
Additional notes
Position is located at the Houston Dow Center.
Position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity.
Comprehensive benefits and programs to support physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being.
Competitive retirement program with company‑provided benefits and savings opportunities.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages with options to meet individual needs.
Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities for training, mentoring, work experience, community involvement, and team building.
Workplace culture that empowers role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, family care, volunteering, and Employee Resource Group participation.
Well‑being portal for all Dow employees.
On‑site fitness facilities (availability varies by location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Additional location‑specific benefits may include:
Transportation allowance (availability varies by location)
Meal vouchers (availability varies by location)
Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives (e.g., bike to work) (availability varies by location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration, and scale enable us to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day while delivering more value and having a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
If this role isn’t right for you, join our Talent Community Stay connected to learn more about Dow and opportunities that could be a better fit with your background or interests.
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