NEXHR · 14 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expNEXHR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide electrical technical expertise for plant electrical equipment. The role involves ensuring safety in system implementations, overseeing engineering contractors, and interfacing with various departments to generate design and cost information for projects.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ben Hough MIRP CertRP
Responsibilities
Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely
Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems
Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures
Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s: Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
Provide detailed drawing review and feedback
Critical Supplier Audits
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation
Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
Serve as technical resource for other departments within the group (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment
Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience in electrical engineering
Experience with large industrial plant power distribution systems
Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects
Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as HV substations, High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP, Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment
Experience in creating corporate/department specifications and standards for electrical equipment, services, and installation
Extensive experience in electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis
Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection
Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
Willingness to travel extensively (20-40% of time) or as business requires
Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical or Power Engineering
Minimum of 7-15 years relevant experience with electrical power distribution engineering including design, installation, testing and commissioning for large motors and chemical process plants
Company
NEXHR
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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