Sr. Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer position is for a licensed professional with multiple areas of technical expertise. This role supports projects through bidding, performance, checking, and production/quality management duties related to medium and low voltage power distribution in industrial facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will collaborate closely with the project teams throughout the design, engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Accountabilities:

• Uphold the Select Engineering Core Values: Integrity, Honesty, Teamwork, and Quality

• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for medium and large industrial facility EPC projects, including technical direction and sealing of electrical design documents and studies

• Perform thorough and professional engineering duties, including consultation, engineering design, equipment selection, coordination, safety review, planning, and checking

• Provide leadership to promote and develop team members’ abilities

• Regularly lead, audit, and provide direction to project teams, including supervisory responsibilities when needed

• Work directly with clients to develop and execute projects

• Develop proposals for new projects

• Provide written project progress reports for clients and management as appropriate

• Manage tasks as assigned by the Director of Electrical Engineering

Behaviors, Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Strong people and organizational skills for leadership, mentoring, and department organization

• Self-starter with the ability to perform under minimal supervision

• Ability to manage and review multiple projects independently

• Strong understanding of Medium and Low Voltage power distribution in industrial facilities

• Ability to provide technical direction to both technical and non-technical coworkers and subcontractors

• Capable of interacting directly with clients and managing stakeholder relations

• Ability to make independent, significant decisions on projects

• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of project deliverables

• Direct and guide teams to complete projects on time and within budget

• Experience with SKM or ETAP modeling software (strongly preferred)

• Power company negotiation skills (a strong plus)

• Extensive knowledge of low and medium voltage three-phase motor control equipment, including reduced voltage and variable frequency drives

• Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple areas

• Experience in oil and gas treatment and processing (strong plus)

• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required

• Must be a strong teacher and mentor

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multiple state licenses preferred)

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry as an engineer

Operational Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams and clients

• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time

• Commitment to safety-first practices

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods in an office environment

• Willingness to visit refineries, chemical plants, drilling platforms, manufacturing plants, gas processing plants, and pipelines during construction and operation phases

• Capability to climb ladders and stairs to access process towers and equipment

• Valid driver's license for passenger cars and light trucks

• Ability to drive a car or light truck

• Proficiency in operating a cell phone

• Ability to walk at least ½ mile across uneven terrain

• Capability to carry at least 20 pounds for ¼ mile

• Strong English comprehension and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to create clear, accurate, and professional documents and emails

• Willingness to work nine (9) hours per day or longer as needed

• Ability to work in hazardous industrial environments such as refineries, chemical plants, and gas processing facilities

• Ability to navigate unfamiliar locations, including the use of hotels, restaurants, public transportation, and rental vehicles as required for work travel