Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy

Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy, Texas and Oklahoma

Halff has an opening for an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Energy practice in one of our Texas or Oklahoma office locations. This senior-level role provides a unique opportunity to offer strategic leadership and technical expertise while helping expand Halff’s Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering presence across Texas and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of experience delivering I&E engineering projects in the Oil & Gas and/or Energy practice. This position offers long-term growth, leadership influence, and the opportunity for employee ownership in a people-first, employee-owned firm.

What you will do:

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to project stakeholders and leadership across Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering projects.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues.
• Lead planning, design, and evaluation of engineering systems, including Oil & Gas and Energy projects.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients, public officials, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory criteria.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and evaluations throughout design and construction phases.
• Support business development efforts and mentor technical staff as needed.
• Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
• 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.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Supports operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities. 
• 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.
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools specific to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering in the Oil & Gas and Energy industry.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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
• Ability to perform site visits
• Willingness to travel to project and construction sites as needed.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Travel up to ~10%
• Business development experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and integrity.

The Halff Energy 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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