Lead Electrical Engineer

Description and Desired Qualifications

• The challenge? Helping ensure the world's supply of energy and chemicals. At CH2M HILL , we deliver solutions that span the entire breadth of the energy and chemicals industry. Our Lead Electrical Engineer job will provide you with the opportunity to work on exciting Energy and Chemical projects in our west side Houston office. Each day you will be an important team member as you participate in the design, coordination, and execution of Electrical projects for our clients. You should be a self-motivated, detail oriented professional with 10 or more years of experience in Electrical Engineering design work for the Energy and Chemical sectors.

Our Electrical Engineer:

• Develop scope of work
• Monitor and advise Department Manager and Project Manager of changes
• Prepares detail design milestones, staffing schedules and man-hour estimates
• Establishes design concepts and design data for work assigned to group and assures technical accuracy and conformance to project requirements
• Prepares Engineering Change Request as required
• Researches suitable solutions and estimating cost and timescales
• Trains less experienced engineers and designers
• Generates electrical equipment and construction specifications
• Proves input on employee's performance as appraisal to Department Managers
• Independently evaluates the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria and systems to efficiently meet project goals
• Applies standard engineering tasks and exhibits a working knowledge of applicable codes
• Develops planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work
• Reviews and generates design data from P&ID's
• Performs the more sophisticated and complicated designs and calculations in accordance with established company standards
• Coordinates details and miscellaneous design criteria with other disciplines
• Supervises, checks and assists designers and drafters in their assignments
• Prepares and /or supervises engineering reports, studies, calculations and checks drawings as required
• Special Note: Preference will be given to candidates residing in the greater Houston area.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering for the Energy and Chemical industry or other heavy industry
• Proficient with Power Analysis design software (ETAP, SKM Power Tools)
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of industry codes and standards (NFPA/NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, API and ASI
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of Electrical Distribution Systems at Low (480V), Medium (5KV), and High (15KV) Voltages as they relate to the Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemical or other heavy industry
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• P.E. License Required