Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, TX

Primary Purpose:

Provide electrical engineering expertise to support the operation and maintenance of pipelines and facilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the completion of arc flash studies and other electrical safety efforts.
• Oversee the completion of lightning mitigation installations.
• Coordinate electrical grounding studies and assist with the implementation of recommended changes.
• Develop and/or update electrical standards including material specifications, standard operating procedures, best practices, major design installations, and operator qualifications.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and specifications.
• Ensure that electrical field inspections, installation, measurement, and maintenance are consistent with industry standards.
• Specify key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, transformers, VFDs, Soft Starts, UPS systems, DC systems, protective relay protection schemes, etc.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise in regards to new project design and equipment specification.
• Ensure facility electrical drawings are accurate and up-to-date.
• Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Communicate effectively, both in person and by telephone.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Be available by phone during non-traditional hours.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of assets and employees, and the general public.
• Perform other duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Specific Knowledge:

• National Electric Code (NEC)
• National Fire Protection Association code (NFPA)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards (IEEE)

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory for travel.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Intermediate proficiency with data entry/survey forms and other methods of data collection.
• Fundamental knowledge in the design of electrical systems for large industrial facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts.
• Effective communication abilities with engineering and non-engineering staff.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to self-start and prioritize concurrent tasks and efforts.