Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Reports to: Instrumentation and Electrical Department Manager

Position Status: Permanent – Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (STOT)

Location: Pasadena, TX (Hybrid Schedule with Monday - Thursday in-office preferred)

Work Schedule: Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.

Purpose: The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a project execution team, supervise daily activities, conduct client and management interface while being responsible for scope, planning, budget, and schedule. The lead engineer will also provide or support specification of electrical equipment, technical analysis, calculations and resolution of engineering and design problems according to industry and client standards.

• 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
• Validating equipment ratings and conducting calculations such as cable‑sizing and load evaluations
• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through PO award. Experience with equipment FAT’s is preferred.
• Prepare cost competitive man‑hour estimates and assist with proposal preparation
• Managing 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ 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 Power Tools SKM software
• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and Smart Plant 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

• 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

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.