Electrical Engineer4 - Houston, TX

Independently performs Electrical Engineer activities for all phases of electrical development and equipment design for projects of moderate size and complexity. Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Electrical Engineering and applying independent judgment for evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard design criteria, methods, and procedures. Assignments involve investigating multiple variables.

About S&B

S&B is a full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, privately owned and operated for over five decades. We specialize in projects across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper industries. Our commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions sets us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, offering competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance to less experienced drafting or engineering personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• Proficiency in various computer software packages and automated engineering/design tools.
• Registration as a Texas licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Established NCEES Record and additional state PE licenses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients’ technical staff to discuss technical information and features.
• Prepare sketches and perform calculations for detailed project segments.
• Conduct field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
• Prepare equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
• Evaluate vendors' bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate equipment design to clients and other design disciplines.
• Review and approve design drawings for assigned project segments.
• Participate in reviews of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrument Diagrams.
• Participate in the preparation of equipment lists and load summaries.
• Monitor subcontracted technical services' activities.
• Participate in the preparation of design guides, guide specifications, and contract proposals.
• Participate in plant start-ups and field assignments as required.
• Participate in equipment inspections at vendors' facilities.
• Ensure production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analysis meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• May participate with construction personnel concerning constructability issues related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• May require foreign travel and assignment.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
• Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, and practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally conduct or participate in field trips to operating plants or construction sites, requiring normal hearing, ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance.
• Clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Normal work environment is a business office with moderate noise.
• Occasional visits or temporary assignments to operating plants or construction sites may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.