Electrical Engineer Lead

Electrical EngineerA growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of electrical systems for oil & gas midstream facilities and other industrial process plants throughout Texas.This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, performing electrical studies, developing construction packages, and supporting projects from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation & Controls, and Project Management teams while serving as a technical resource for clients and field personnel.The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical design, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and is comfortable working on multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.• Design electrical systems for compressor stations, pump stations, gas processing facilities, pipeline terminals, and other industrial process plants• Develop one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, grounding plans, and construction drawings• Perform short circuit, load flow, motor starting, protective coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM PowerTools or ETAP• Specify electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, VFDs, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment• Develop hazardous area classifications and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and API standards• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and electrical equipment vendors throughout project execution• Support field commissioning, client meetings, and technical issue resolution• Review engineering deliverables and maintain quality, schedule, and project standards• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within oil & gas, industrial, or process plant environments• Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems• Hands-on experience with switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, VFDs, and industrial electrical equipment• Proficiency with SKM PowerTools and/or ETAP• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and API standards• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity• Strong communication, technical writing, and client-facing skills• Oil & gas midstream engineering experience• Experience with compressor stations, well pads, pipeline facilities, or gas processing plants• Protective relay coordination and utility interconnection experience• Hazardous area classification and arc flash analysis experience• Previous engineering consulting or EPC experience• Leadership or mentoring experience with junior engineers• Lead challenging electrical design projects supporting critical energy infrastructure• Join a growing engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation in the oil & gas industry• Diverse project portfolio with significant technical variety• High level of engineering ownership and client interaction• Opportunity to grow into an Electrical Engineering Lead role• Collaborative culture with direct access to engineering leadership• Strong benefits package with company-paid health coverage and long-term career stability