Lead Electrical Engineer - KOE

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Datasheets, Design Document, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Industry Standards, Leadership, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Oil and Gas, People Management, Petrochemicals, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Professional Engineer, Regulations, Schematics, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
4 days ago

Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Hire Type: Direct
Compensation: up to $90/hr (DOE)
Benefits: Hybrid work schedule
Must have Skill Set: Oil, Gas, or Chemical
 

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with our module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-focused engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further our legacy of excellence.



Job Duties: 

•    Performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision.  Takes lead when works with peers.  
•    Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
•    Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making tool; high level of data analysis skills.
•    Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
•    Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
•    Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.
•    Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
•    Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
•    Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
•    Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.
•    Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
•    Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations (including NEC).
•    Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
•    Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
•    Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.  
•    Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
•    Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
•    Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
•    Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
•    Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.
•    Prepare engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc.

Qualifications: 


•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required.
•    Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
•    10-20 year minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
•    Self directs work with limited supervision.
•    Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
•    Leads small team to complete task/design on project.
•    Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
•    Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
•    Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations.  Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
•    Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.
•    Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
•    Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
•    Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.
•    Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines and regulatory standards to include NEC, NFPA and API.
•    Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software desired.
•    Knowledgeable in power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination preferred.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com