Sr. Electrical Engineer Job Description

 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plant wide electrical system one-line design, high-power, high-voltage motors, VFDs, transformers, generators, and electrical control systems and modeling. This individual will also have experience in supporting interconnect studies, developing and refining governor control models in collaboration with internal and external parties. They will work closely with our partners and contractors, utilizing a system engineering approach to ensure overall product requirements are met at each electrical interface, and drive ongoing innovation to deploy flexible, clean, baseload power generation. 

 

This role will split time between the Houston office and field test sites in La Porte and West Texas at  first commercial-scale project, Project Permian. 

 

Lead Electrical Design 

·        Lead the design and integration of process, equipment, and Standard Plant design package with fit-for-purpose electrical systems that ensure a flexible, clean, baseload power generation platform. 

·        Develop and maintain electrical schematics for plant electrical systems including one-line, power distribution, motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, and generator in line with industry standards and regulations. 

·        Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to specify, procure, and commission high-power and high-voltage equipment such as motors, wiring, and transformers at projects and its demonstration facility. 

·        Participate in HAZOP and design reviews to identify and mitigate electrical hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.  

 

Manage Electrical System Commissioning and Operational Support 

·        Be onsite to support plant commissioning and startup activities, troubleshooting plant wide medium-voltage electrical issues, and optimizing system performance. 

·        Lead Failure Reporting and Corrective Action process including Root Cause Analysis for plant electrical failures. 

·        Develop validation criteria for electrical systems, to guide work and data analysis at the La Porte demonstration facility, Project Permian, and standard plants. 

 

Provide Project Support 

·        Design and implement electrical power and control systems for process automation and safety, utilizing industry-standard protocols and technologies. 

·        Conduct modeling and simulation of electrical systems using software tools such as ETAP or SKM PowerTools to analyze system performance, reliability, and safety. 

·        Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical engineering principles, practices, and standards to support project development and execution. 

·        Review requirements and support interconnect studies to assess the impact of connecting facilities to the grid, including evaluating grid stability, power quality, reliability, and governor model development and refinement. 

·        Interface with regulatory agencies and third-party consultants to ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations. 

·        Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the project team, promoting best practices, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing initiatives.  

 

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.  Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.  (Degree from an ABET accredited university).

·        Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on plant electrical systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting, high-power and high-voltage equipment, and control systems. Field experience is necessary. 

·        Proficiency in one-line design and electrical schematics using CAD software. 

·        Extensive knowledge of high-power motors, VFDs, transformers, generators, and electrical control systems, including design, specification, and integration. 

·        Familiarity with electrical testing, such as voltage and power quality testing. 

·        Experience with modeling and simulation software tools such as ETAP or SKM PowerTools for electrical system analysis. 

·        Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing electrical design, installation, and operation, such as NEC, NEMA, NERC, IEEE, ATEX, CE, CSA, and ANSI. 

·        Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex electrical systems and identify practical solutions. 

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. 

·        Proven track record of successfully delivering electrical engineering projects on time and within budget. 

 

·        Work effectively in an office environment.

·        Operate at a computer and sit for long periods of time.

·        Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers.