Electrical Engineer

Summary:

• Pay Rate: $60-75 per hour
• Location: Houston, TX
• Duration: 1 year
• Work Mode: Hybrid - Mon, Tues, Thurs in office / Weds, Fri at home

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the electrical and controls design of expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and industry standards.
• Liaise with other functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services.
• Develop project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks, and supporting information related to assigned facility projects.
• Ensure facilities are designed according to regulations, applicable industry codes, and corporate standards.
• Manage the execution of design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.
• Review and approve design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets.
• Review vendor materials quotations, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend selections to the supervisor based on technical merit, price, and delivery.
• Provide technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of the project.
• Incorporate lessons learned from past projects into future designs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team.
• Support and/or lead department initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional Engineer designation.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and manage change.
• Capability of working independently, managing multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Ability to resolve complex issues based on technical and business knowledge.
• Awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders both internal and external to the project team.
• Effective communication of technical issues and impacts to technical and non-technical staff.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Stress levels can be above normal as project work is deadline-oriented, highly visible, and numerous activities are conducted concurrently.
• Overnight business trips to the field may be required, usually requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).