Electrical & Controls Engineer in Houston, Texas at EDG Inc

Job Opening Details

Industry *Oil & Gas
Position Electrical & Controls Engineer
Req Code 2975
General Location Houston
Primary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 2975

JobTitle: Electrical & Controls Engineer

DateOpened: 7/13/2026

Location: Houston

Industry: Oil &Gas

Department:ElectricalEngineering

EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSAExemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

JobSummary:

The Electrical & Controls Engineer is responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of all electrical design requirements for theproject. This person is to be familiar with all power generation, distribution,protection and related control systems as well as client providedspecifications and all applicable industry codes and standards. The Sr.Electrical Engineer coordinates with other disciplines to insure an integrateddesign meeting the project requirements.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

Develop Essential Systems for FloatingFacilities

Develop Emergency Systems for FloatingFacilities

Develop Data Sheets for Arc Resistant PowerDistribution Equipment

Develop Data Sheets for Power DistributionBuildings

Develop Data Sheets for Distributed ControlSystems (DCS)

Develop Data Sheets for Turbine DrivenElectrical Generators

Develop Data Sheets for Turbine DrivenElectrical Compressors

Develop Data Sheets for Medium Voltage PowerTransformers

Develop Data Sheets for Medium Voltage Motors

Develop Data Sheets for Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives

Develop Instrument Index, instrument tagnumbers, service descriptions, line numbers etc.

Develop Control System alarm set points

Develop Control System Design Philosophy

Develop instrument data sheets for: CriticalService Control Valves

Develop Metering and Custody TransferSpecifications

Develop project Risk Register, Framing Plan,RACI chart, project Design Discussion, Design

Develop Cost Time Resource estimates (man-hourand project cost estimates) for new projects in support of company salesdepartment

Develop Electrical Area Classifications

Develop Complex Control Schematic diagrams (e.g.Switchgear/Generator)

Develop One Line Diagrams

Develop Three Line Diagrams

Perform Transient Electrical System Studies (Transient Stability, Motor Starting)

Develop power and control building arrangementdrawings

Develop Safety and Control System IntegrationFactory Acceptance Test

Facilitates SAT

Review specifications for Arc Resistant PowerDistribution Equipment

Review specifications for Power DistributionBuildings

Review specifications for Distributed ControlSystems (DCS)

Review specifications for Turbine DrivenElectrical Generators

Review specifications for Turbine DrivenElectrical Compressors

Review specifications for Medium Voltage PowerTransformers

Review specifications for Medium Motors

Review specifications for Medium Voltage VariableFrequency Drives

Review specifications for Medium Voltage PowerDistribution Equipment

Determine project status and deliverables andreport progress updates.

Coordinate with other E&I engineers,drafting department, provide sketches and review drawings are in sync withproject requirements.

Coordinate with other disciplines (engineers,technicians, designers, drafters) to insure the integrated design deliverablesmeet project requirements

Participate in project HAZID and HAZOP meetingsperforming a structured and systematic examination of planned or existingprocess or operation

Survey client facilities and installations andto develop design strategy and/or recommend alternatives or solutions toclient.

Basis and Constructability review meetings

MV-Switchgear and MV-MCC

MV-Switchgear and MV-MCC

Understands and Applies ABS requirements

Understands and Applies USCG/CFR requirements

Sizing and Calculations for: Critical ServiceControl Valves

Develop Cable and Conduit schedule for powersystems

Design power and instrument cable tray plans,section and details

Prepare Safe Charts

Review vendor control system packages based onDCS systems

Develop Technical Specifications, RFQ (Requestfor Quote), Vendor Data Requirement(VDR) Inspection Matrix (IM) documents for vendor packages and performed bid tab analysis andrecommending equipment or instruments

Participates in field engineering teams duringconstruction, test and commissioning

Perform AC & DC cable sizing

Perform Duct Bank sizing

Participates in Startup Activities

Review Interdisciplinary Data

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basicor Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a BS degree inElectrical Engineering;

For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.S. based state licensing board or [provide documentation that the educationalinstitution is ABET accredited;

Five (5) or more years demonstrated experiencedesigning and implementing electrical power generation and distribution systemsfor offshore oil and gas industry, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storageand transportation, chemical manufacturing, or refining required(commercial/industrial such as paper mill may be considered);

Demonstrated experience working within projectcentered multi-discipline teams;

Demonstrated experience preparing project costestimates;

Demonstrated experience preparing specificationsfor procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of electricalgeneration, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment such asgenerator sets, variable frequency drives, low voltage and medium voltage motorcontrol systems and switchgear, and integrated motor control center buildings,distributed control systems, PLC panels, etc.;

Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate portionsof ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards;

Demonstrated experience leading factoryacceptance testing of package equipment;

Demonstrated experience providing engineeringsupport to construction, testing, commissioning and startup of electricalfacilities;

Capability and availability to make offshore andclient site trips as well as other domestic travel as required.

PreferredQualifications

P.E. license;

Demonstrated knowledge of IEC standards andpractices a plus;

AdditionalApplication Requirement

To beconsidered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office arerequired to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate tothe local area and that the candidate understands that there will be norelocation assistance provided.Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not providea cover letter will not be screened for the position. In addition, thecandidates location must be easily identifiable either on submittal documentsor in the candidates registration in our ATS.

WorkingConditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations;

Field duties require outdoor work in aconstruction site type atmosphere;

Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;

Working on a construction site or in plantand/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds;

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permits employee to communicateeffectively;

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties;

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexesto perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasksand levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title andshall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.

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DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.