Lead Electrical Designer - KOE

About the role

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support Kiewit's Oil, Gas & Chemical (KOE) Group in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for refining and petrochemical projects.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, schematics, grounding plans, interconnect drawings, cable schedules, and power layouts.
• Create and modify electrical drawings using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) and AutoCAD.
• Perform 3D electrical modeling and ensure designs comply with company and industry standards.
• Serve as a field resource by supporting site walkdowns, construction activities, and resolving field design issues.
• Review vendor documentation, RFIs, engineering changes, and as-built drawings.
• Lead and mentor a small team of designers while coordinating with engineers, project teams, and construction personnel.
• Analyze, inspect, and construct electrical designs while maintaining quality, schedule, and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 10-20+ years of electrical design experience in the refining or petrochemical industry.
• Experience leading small design teams and mentoring junior designers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience performing electrical equipment layouts within electrical buildings.
• Knowledge of electrical quality standards and industrial design practices.

Software

• SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) - Preferred
• AutoCAD (Advanced)
• MicroStation (Preferred)
• Navisworks
• Microsoft Office Suite