Senior Electrical Engineer

What are we looking for in our Senior Electrical Engineer?

Summary: This position involves comprehensive support across all project phases, with a specific focus on detailed engineering tasks. The incumbent will serve as the lead electrical engineer for projects, responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting: Administratively, this role reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager. Within project structures, the position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical power systems engineering deliverables, including one-line, three-line, schematic and connections drawings, cabling and grounding systems, and related documents.
• Size and select electrical equipment, develop specifications and data sheets.
• Design lighting, lightning protection, grounding systems, and cable tray systems, including conduit sizing, wire sizing, and motor specifications.
• Review electrical shop drawings and data, liaising with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and designers.
• Prepare construction drawing and specification packages.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering with a minimum of 10 years' experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. A Master of Science degree is advantageous.
• Proficient in leading quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Ability to conduct power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protective coordination, and arc flash using software tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
• Experience in specifying large electrical apparatus including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and power conditioning equipment.
• Expertise in protective relaying design is desirable.
• Experience in conducting area classification assessments, interpreting relevant codes (e.g., API, NFPA), and developing engineering designs consistent with area classification requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable model codes addressing electrical design/engineering (e.g., NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, IEC).
• Previous consulting experience is highly preferred.

Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice.
• Eligibility for or possession of a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.

Rate/Salary: $140,000-$180,000/year