Electrical Engineer
USA, Houston
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work with one of our major Oil and Gas clients in a contract position located in Houston, TX.
What are you going to do
- Reviews and evaluates proposed LNG project electrical design concepts, including electric motor-driven LNG refrigeration compressor design and combined-cycle power plant configurations.
- Reviews and comments on Electrical Design documentation such as Basis of Design (BOD), Design Criteria, and Design Philosophy, in addition to all relevant project specifications.
- Examines EPC contractor electrical design and coordinates as needed to meet all other engineering disciplines' requirements. Reviews and provides expert input on Power Systems Studies, Electrical Load List, Single Line diagrams, Equipment Datasheets, Plan drawings, Supplier documentation, etc.
- Provides engineering design recommendations and monitors the EPC contractor and subcontractors for adherence to all applicable North America design codes, standards, regulations, and guides, such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, API, and UL.
- Provides Electrical Engineering expertise for the design, specification, and functionality of all electrical systems, and related equipment and processes.
- Responds to reports and requests for information such as Technical Queries and formal RFIs.
- Participates in Hazard Analysis teams including E-HAZOP (Electrical HAZOP), HAZOP as required, and provides technical support to other risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability reviews.
- Assesses and verifies the integrity of electrical systems during Installation, Commissioning, and Startup, in order to maximize system reliability and availability, by carrying out inspections and construction support as necessary.
- Provides technical review of proposed changes to support the change order approval process
- Review and verify final design documents are ready for project turnover.
- Evaluates the installation of Vendor Packages against meeting compliance requirements and monitors equipment performance during commissioning and startup.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. A Professional Engineer (PE) License in good standing is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) overall years in Electrical Engineering, preferably with EPC oversight experience. 10+ years experience in electrical engineering project design or operations. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, relevant refining or petrochemical industry experience is acceptable.
- Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
- An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment, particularly electrical hazards
- including arc-flash.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups
- from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
What we offer
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