Design Engineer – Power Distribution

About the role

The Design Engineer – Power Distribution at Chemelex designs and develops low-voltage secondary power distribution systems for industrial heat tracing and electrical infrastructure projects. This role is based in Houston and is part-time.

Responsibilities

• Design low-voltage secondary power distribution systems for industrial projects.
• Perform voltage drop, cable sizing, ampacity/derating, and raceway fill calculations.
• Select transformers, panelboards, control panels, breakers, cables, and related equipment.
• Prepare cable schedules, panel schedules, equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, raceway routing drawings, bills of material, and installation details.
• Review designs for compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, customer specifications, and company standards.
• Coverge with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Procurement, and customers.
• Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and occasional site visits.
• Help develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of low-voltage power distribution design experience.
• Industrial experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical, EPC, Manufacturing, Data Centers, or Power Generation.
• Strong NEC and IEEE knowledge.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• Heat tracing experience.
• Experience with Bluebeam, SmartPlant Electrical, ETAP, or Bentley software.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Excellent mid-career growth opportunity.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is part-time.