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Tallgrass · 4 months ago

Engineer-Electrical

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Tallgrass Energy is focused on providing innovative solutions in the energy sector, particularly in pipelines and clean energy projects. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide expertise in the design and implementation of electrical systems for large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while leading project teams.

Energy

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development of electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Review electrical equipment development: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and provide purchase recommendations

Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers

Lead and participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry

Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions

Lead and review Quality of the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems

Ensure that field inspections, installation, measurements are consistent with company standards and expectations

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance

Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of electrical systems with the overall project design

Review and manage projects in terms of economics, OSHA Safety, Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, Operating and Maintenance Procedures

Specify key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, transformers, VFD’s, Soft Start’s, UPS systems, DC systems, protective relay protection schemes, etc

Provide owners engineering support related to purchase specifications, technical bid evaluations, vendor document review, and factory acceptance testing for electrical equipment

Develop and/or update Company Electrical Equipment Specifications and Engineering Standards

Effectively prioritize workload between several projects

Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism

Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct in all work activity and company matters of every kind

Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening

Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance

Will work non-traditional hours as needed

Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence

Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineering expertiseDesign of electrical systemsMediumHigh voltage experienceNational Electric Code knowledgeMS Office proficiencyElectrical equipment specificationProject management skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience designing and validating large scale facility design

Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)

Proficiency in basic engineering skills

Strong fundamental knowledge and experience in the design and electrical systems for large industrial facilities

Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical one lines, three lines, and schematic diagrams, including flow charts, Piping, and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs)

Knowledge and experience in the design of electrical power and distribution systems for natural gas compressor stations, and/or refined products pump stations, and/or processing facility

Medium and High voltage experience including equipment specification and sizing

In depth knowledge of National Electric Code IEC, ISA, NEC, API, IEEE, etc

Ability to initiate and plan the design of lighting systems, power distribution systems, motor control circuits, grounding, motor drives, and secondary systems (fire and gas alarm, dc circuits, etc.)

Should be familiar with general substation design practices

Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including team members, project management, commercial, 3rd party EPC firms and other internal/external customers

Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical matters

Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines

Ability to organize and prioritize daily work