Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of electrical engineering experience, including instrumentation expertise and operational work with chemical operators, to join our clients Houston-based team. The Electrical Engineer will design, maintain, and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems, with a focus on medium and high voltage equipment, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations within their chemical manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design: Design and review electrical systems, including medium (2.4kV–35kV) and high voltage (>35kV) power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers (MCCs), for chemical manufacturing processes.

Instrumentation Support: Specify, install, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters) integrated with process control systems like PLCs and DCS.

Operational Excellence: Provide hands-on support for electrical and instrumentation equipment in chemical plants, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.

Project Leadership: Manage electrical and instrumentation projects from conceptual design through commissioning, defining scope, budgets, and schedules, and coordinating with chemical operators and cross-functional teams.

Medium and High Voltage Maintenance: Oversee maintenance, testing, and upgrades of medium and high voltage systems, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E standards.

Safety and Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, and ensure electrical and instrumentation systems meet OSHA, API, and other regulatory requirements.

Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with vendors and contractors for equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.

Documentation and Training: Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and instrumentation systems, develop SOPs, and train chemical operators on safe system operation.

Root Cause Analysis: Perform failure analysis on electrical and instrumentation equipment, implementing corrective actions to enhance reliability and safety.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial settings. At least 5 years of operational experience working with chemical operators in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in medium and high voltage systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proven experience with instrumentation systems integrated into chemical process control.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in medium and high voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgear, relays, and VFDs. Knowledge of instrumentation systems and integration with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and DCS (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell). Experience with electrical design and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD). Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word) for project management and reporting.

Certifications: Preferred certifications include Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), or ISA/IEC 61511 Functional Safety certification.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex electrical and instrumentation issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with chemical operators, maintenance teams, and management. Proven leadership in managing projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Houston, TX.

Work Environment: Ability to work in a chemical plant setting, including exposure to outdoor conditions, heights, and confined spaces, while adhering to safety protocols.

Availability: Willingness to participate in on-call rotation for operational support and emergency response.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with chemical process optimization, such as reactor control, distillation, or batch processing systems.

Knowledge of industrial control system cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443).

Familiarity with Houston-specific regulatory requirements and chemical industry networks.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holidays.

Support for professional development and certifications.

Full-time