Jobs · Engineering · Louisiana

Electrical Engineer

Hunt Guillot & Associates (HGA) · Westlake, LA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate power system anomalies, equipment failures, and protection events, and develop corrective action recommendations, including root cause analysis
  • Direct or lead load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and power quality studies
  • Develop and maintain power system models in ETAP or SKM reflecting current facility configuration
  • Establish or update protective relay settings and coordination schedules for facility distribution systems
  • Review and approve electrical equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication packages
  • Lead or coordinate arc flash studies, maintain the site arc flash study, and communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Participate in or lead PHA/HAZOP reviews for electrical systems and power distribution scenarios
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, API RP 500, and NFPA 497 area classification requirements
  • Define electrical basis of design and area classification philosophy during FEL for new or modified units
  • Review P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams for completeness and code compliance
  • Serve as electrical discipline lead during FEED and detailed design phases
  • Coordinate pre-TAR electrical scope, including equipment inspection, testing, and return-to-service verification
  • Develop or revise company electrical engineering standards and specifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant experience performing detailed engineering and design for PSM-regulated petrochemical or refining industries
  • Ability to serve as technical SME in power systems and electrical engineering for industrial process plant infrastructure
  • Ability to lead or support forensic analysis, RCA, and investigation of power systems and electrical equipment deficiencies
  • Ability to direct or lead power systems studies, translating findings into design decisions and actionable recommendations
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and senior/executive management
  • Ability to serve as engineer of record for on-site electrical engineering and design
  • Working knowledge of the capital project stage gate process
  • Ability to ensure compliance with Company, industry, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering (PE) License

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