Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The ISC Capital Engineering group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for capital projects across Solstice Advanced Materials’ manufacturing network. This position may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA;
Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, and reports to the Director of Engineering and Process Automation.

• Serve as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing technical leadership across all phases of capital projects.
• Lead electrical engineering execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning.
• Develop Electrical Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents for capital project execution.
• Specify, evaluate, and select high‑, medium‑, and low‑voltage electrical equipment, including switch gear, MCCs, starters, UPS systems, motors, lighting, and associated systems.
• Manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, and clearly communicate technical recommendations to project teams.
• Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support site‑specific standards as required.
• Ensure standardization of equipment and materials and adherence to plant standards.
• Lead or support development, revision, and maintenance of Electrical Standard Operating Procedures.
• Update electrical procedures and drawings as plant electrical distribution systems evolve.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly defined and met for all capital installations.
• Provide technical guidance related to electrical codes, fire protection requirements, and industry best practices, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance.
• Direct contractors, designers, and maintenance personnel to ensure technical consistency and quality in engineering deliverables.
• Develop familiarity with plant electrical systems, including load distribution, coordination, segregation, and hazardous area compliance.
• Perform and/or review area classification studies in accordance with NFPA, IEC, and other applicable standards.
• Review, approve, and sign electrical drawings in accordance with ISO and corporate requirements.
• Manage execution of the electrical discipline through engineering and construction while coordinating closely with plant stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
• Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and CADWorx to support detailed design and construction packages.
• Provide project scoping input to ensure accurate estimates and efficient design solutions.
• Manage electrical discipline budgets, costs, and performance metrics for capital projects.
• Drive value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Prepare electrical estimate packages and construction work order packages.

• Achieve world‑class safety performance on all assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Successfully manage electrical scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8–10 years of electrical design experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.

WE VALUE

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong working knowledge of PIP, NEC, NFPA, IEC, GB, and API codes and standards.
• Experience with hazardous area design, motors, cables, grounding, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to size motors, starters, switch gear, cables, panels, and grounding systems.
• Experience with commissioning, preventive maintenance, coordination studies, troubleshooting, LOTO, and MOC.
• Ability to commission and interpret short‑circuit, load flow, protective relay coordination, and arc‑flash studies.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials…