Lead Electrical Engineer

Core Job Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team
• Responsible for scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets and execution planning
• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management
• Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects from 120V up through 35kV
• Support the development of one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance
• Validate equipment ratings and conduct calculations such as cable-sizing and load evaluations
• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award
• Manage the cost and time constraints of multiple projects at one time
• Prepare and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project
• Work within company policy as outlined in the H+M Employee Handbook as well as the H+M Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries
• Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred
• Relevant EPC company experience
• Strong knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor-starting analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash evaluations using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software
• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Environment

• Working conditions encountered in this job include those found in a typical office setting as well as an indoor/outdoor manufacturing setting which includes exposure to outside weather conditions, work at elevated heights, climbing of stairs and ladders, and physical manipulation of tools and mechanical equipment.
• This job demands the use of typical manufacturing personal protective equipment as well as advanced protective equipment as needed.