Gulf Companies

Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Title: Senior Principal Electrical Engineer


Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.


Position Description

The Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Electrical Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Electrical Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Electrical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.


Essential Functions

Assists the Chief Electrical Engineer in proposals.
Assists the Chief Electrical Engineer in providing training to personnel.
Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications.
Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
Approves technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.
Prepares and reviews/approves switchgear and MCC building layout.
Develops or reviews one-line diagrams, area classification and layouts as required by the discipline.
Directs/observes factory acceptance testing of equipment.
Reviews plot plans and facilities for electrical requirements.
Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to electrical activities.
Reviews and approves vendor documents.
Prepares or reviews engineering and design status reports, work plans and man-hour estimates.
Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.
Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Electrical Engineer.


Qualifications

Typically 15+ years of proven experience focusing on pipeline facilities.
In depth knowledgeable of natural gas industry standards and codes published by IEEE, NEMA, NFPA (NEC), API, AGA, ISA, ANSI, etc. and have the ability to apply the standards to power and control system designs.
Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SKM Software knowledge desirable.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer preferred


Competencies

Results oriented
Customer focused
Impact and influence
Business and people acumen
Strong interpersonal skills to work with Multi-Disciplined Team, and Managers
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at once
Strong communication and networking skills to work with variety of groups and people


ADDENDUM: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

Electrical Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Electrical Distribution System Design – Develop the optimum electrical distribution system based upon desired reliability, maintainability, flexibility and cost.
System Studies/Calculations – Perform calculations and analysis for the following studies: short circuit, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, power factor correction, arc flash, load calculation, transient analysis, power system harmonics analysis and protective relay coordination.
Area Classification – Determine the classification of hazardous (classified) locations for the selection and installation of electrical equipment.
Electrical MCC & SWGR Building – Determine location, size and arrangement of major electrical equipment.
Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:
Power Transformers
Grounding Resistors
Switchgear (SWGR) / Motor Control Center (MCC)
Reactors and capacitors
Uninterruptible Power Systems
Variable Speed drives AC &DC
Disconnect Power switches
Electrical heat tracing
Prefabricated electrical buildings
Power Generator
Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:
One line diagrams
Building plans and details
Area Classification
Lighting plan and details
Cable Routing
Electrical heat tracing
Grounding /Lightning protection
Raceway and cable schedule
Prefabricated electrical buildings
Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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