Position: Lead Electrical Engineer
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $120K-$140K
SUMMARY
Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified Lead Electrical Engineer for a direct hire role with our client in the water/wastewater industry. This role will join the Operations Team and execute local projects in the US. This position requires exceptional Engineering skills, including the ability to review documents/drawings from the client’s Global Engineering Center and from outsourced Engineering consultants, interface with all other disciplines, coordinate with Project Engineering Manager, and lead Electrical design review with Clients. Working as a Lead Engineer in the engineering department, shall primarily work directly on performing Electrical engineering related to the project business under the direction of the Project Engineering Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engineering execution for water and wastewater treatment projects in the USA.
- Apply procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of engineering activities.
- Ensure that engineering is completed accurately within schedule and budget.
- Receive the basic process design from the proposals/sales team.
- Support P&IDs preparation based on customer requirements
- Confirm compliance with customer specifications requirements.
- Design according to local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Design submission to relevant authorities and follow up thoroughly for approval such as PE approval.
- Coordinate and interface with various disciplines to make sure Electrical engineering meets process, civil, structural, mechanical, piping, Inst & Control requirements.
- Oversee review of vendor quotations and selection of vendors.
- Oversee and carry out review of Electrical Services (HT/LT etc.) design and documents such as Single Line Diagram (SLD), MCC, Transformers, electrical calculation, datasheets, Distribution Panels, Load list, cable schedule, cable datasheets, cable routing, Motors, Heaters, etc.
- Support FAT activities.
- Liaise with clients on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction.
- Lead internal and external design reviews.
- Collaborate with QA/QC, and Construction Manager.
- Support during commissioning.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Equivalent)
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience as lead Engineer
- Knowledge in engineering of entire electrical system design
- Water and wastewater treatment experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office, basic 3D models review at high level.
- Detail engineering of complex/skid-based/module-based treatment/stick-built systems/plants.
- Familiar with industry related standards and specifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to travel as required for project needs. (up to 20%)
- Experience working in a multicultural environment and in an international business.