Electrical Engineer-(5-7 years experience)

Electrical Engineer (Power) – 5–7 Years Experience

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with 5–7 years of professional engineering experience, in the oil & gas industry/ mining/ water and/ or chemical,. The ideal candidate has a solid technical foundation in industrial electrical design, experience supporting capital projects, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or motivated to obtain

Must be prepared to travel up to 25%

Key Responsibilities

- Design, analyze, and review electrical power systems including low, medium, and high-voltage distribution

- Prepare engineering deliverables such as one-line diagrams, schematics, load studies, panel schedules, grounding/lighting layouts, and equipment specifications

- Support engineering design for oil & gas facilities, pipelines, terminals, refineries, or processing plants

- Perform or review power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and coordination)

- Select and specify electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, UPS systems, and generators

- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, etc.)

- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup

- Coordinate with project managers and other engineering disciplines

- Review vendor drawings and documentation

- Support project schedules, budgets, and quality control processes

- Promote a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program preferred)

- 5–7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience

- Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or active pursuit)

- Strong knowledge of industrial and power distribution systems

- Experience with power modeling software (ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower) preferred

- Familiarity with U.S. electrical codes and industry standards

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

- Willing and able to work onsite in Houston, TX or Denver, CO

Preferred Attributes

- Passion for power systems and energy infrastructure

- Field or construction support experience

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Self-motivated team player with attention to detail

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits

- Professional growth and development opportunities

- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects

- Supportive and collaborative team culture

Pay: $76,594.07 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- industry appropriate : 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person