Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Reports To: Director of Project Engineering & Design
Schedule: Choice of 4/10 or 5/8
Travel: Up to 25%, typically less
Our client is a full-service engineering and construction organization seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to support the design and execution of electrical systems for upstream and midstream oil & gas facilities, as well as conventional power generation facilities. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing guidance on electrical design, power distribution, hazardous area classification, electrical studies, construction support, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. The role will work closely with project managers, designers, clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring quality, accuracy, and code compliance of engineering deliverables.
Preferred Industry Experience:
- Upstream & Midstream Oil & Gas Facilities
- Compressor Stations
- Gas Processing & Treating Facilities
- Pipeline & Gathering Systems
- Pump Stations and Meter Facilities
- Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Simple Cycle Power Plants
- Cogeneration/CHP Facilities
- Brownfield Modifications, Upgrades, and Facility Expansions
Key Technical Skills:
- Industrial power distribution systems
- Arc flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies
- Switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and VFDs
- Hazardous area classification
- Electrical one-lines, load lists, and equipment specifications
- Construction support, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting
- NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and industry code compliance
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
- Experience reviewing and approving electrical deliverables
- Strong technical leadership and client-facing communication skills
- PE license preferred (or ability to obtain additional state registrations)
This position offers the opportunity to support complex industrial energy projects across the oil & gas and conventional power generation sectors while serving as a senior technical resource within the organization.
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