Senior Electrical Engineer – Industrial / EPC Projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support complex industrial engineering, design, and construction projects in Houston, TX.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering for large-scale industrial facilities, including oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or similar heavy industrial environments.

This individual will be responsible for developing electrical engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensuring electrical systems meet applicable codes, project specifications, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities for industrial and process facility projects.

• Develop and review electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment specifications.

• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.

• Design and specify low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.

• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and technical evaluations for transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

• Develop electrical layouts, cable schedules, cable tray routing, grounding, and lighting designs.

• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, and Instrumentation & Controls teams.

• Support electrical equipment procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as needed.

• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project coordination activities.

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and electrical designers.

• Maintain project deliverable quality while meeting established schedules and budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in an EPC or engineering consulting environment.

• Significant experience supporting industrial, refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, or chemical processing projects.

• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.

• Experience developing electrical engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and construction deliverables.

• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and relevant electrical design standards.

• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

• Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple engineering deliverables and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience with ETAP or SKM PowerTools for electrical system studies.

• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical design software.

• Experience with 3D plant design environments and multidisciplinary model coordination.

• Previous experience with large-scale EPC projects or brownfield facility modifications.

• Experience supporting electrical equipment procurement and vendor technical evaluations.

• Familiarity with hazardous area classification and electrical equipment requirements in industrial facilities.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical oversight to electrical designers.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a technically strong, hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive industrial EPC experience. They should be comfortable independently managing electrical engineering deliverables, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting complex projects from detailed design through construction.

Candidates with recent experience in refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, or large industrial processing facilities are strongly preferred.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.