Leads electrical engineering across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering projects. Performs power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and relay coordination analyses using ETAP or SKM. Develops electrical designs, specifications, diagrams, and equipment work packages; evaluates bids and vendor drawings; and supports procurement. Provides technical leadership, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, interfaces with stakeholders, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
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Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering electrical engineering work across feasibility studies, process design packages, and detailed engineering activities. The role operates within a project task force team and may act as a technical or project lead for electrical scope execution.
This position applies advanced electrical engineering knowledge to develop power system designs, perform system studies, and support equipment specification and procurement while ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering activities across:
- Feasibility studies
- Process design packages
- Detailed engineering phases
- Prepare electrical engineering deliverables, including:
- Load summaries
- Single-line diagrams
- Protection diagrams
- Perform electrical studies, including:
- Load flow analysis
- Short circuit analysis
- Transient motor starting studies
- Protection relay coordination and settings
- Utilize power system analysis tools such as ETAP and SKM
- Prepare electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, and work packages
- Conduct technical bid evaluations and review vendor drawings
- Develop electrical designs, including:
- Substation layouts
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- Support selection and specification of equipment such as:
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Motors and generators
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Leadership / Management Responsibilities
- Act as electrical discipline lead or project lead on assigned tasks
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers
- Coordinate work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Support planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical scope
- Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Compliance / Operational Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including:
- NEC
- IEC
- ANSI
- IEEE
- API
- NEMA
- Maintain quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables
- Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget
- Support safe and reliable electrical system design
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in:
- Petrochemical
- Refining
- Renewables
- Power generation projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical system design and analysis
- Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
- Experience acting as technical or project lead
- Experience across full project lifecycle
Role Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of power systems engineering
- Ability to perform electrical studies and system analysis
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Ability to prepare and review technical documentation
- Strong leadership and coordination capabilities
- Ability to work independently and within teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and engineering excellence
Working Conditions
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
Additional Information
- No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
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