Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE), Energy

Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE)

Halff has an opening for an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join our growing Energy team out of our Texas or Oklahoma locations. The I&E Engineer will lead and support the design and execution of electrical power and instrumentation systems for midstream and upstream Oil & Gas and pipeline projects. This role combines technical design, project management support, and client interaction, with opportunities to mentor department personnel. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What will you do:

• Prepare engineering documents, drawings, plans, and specifications in coordination with Project Managers.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Perform field visits to collect data, support construction, and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
• Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations.
• Develop equipment specifications and perform design reviews, calculations, and analysis.
• Support estimates and client presentations to help grow the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Supports operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities. 
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree 
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 8+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proficiency with industrial control systems, low voltage power, protective relays, switchgear, MCCs
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, API, AGA
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; field/construction support experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and network architecture design
• Knowledge of hazardous area electrical classification

Personal Competencies:

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build client confidence and manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and learn
• Travel up to ~10%

The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance 
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance 
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans) 
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• 529 College Savings Plan 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Plan 
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