Principal Electrical Engineer

Our client is actively seeking a Principle Electrical Engineer to join their team outof Houston, TX! This individual will be responsible for producing and supporting the development of electrical engineering deliverables across a range of projects including LNG, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Refining and Petrochemical facilities. Additionally, this role involved ownership of complex electrical design activities such as power system studies, equipment specification and detailed design development. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering competitive compensation of $75.00-100.00/hr, health benefits (medical, vision, dental), 401K, life insurance, and more! 

The position also supports project execution by leading or assisting engineering teams across PDP, FEED, and detailed engineering phases. The Principal Engineer contributes to planning, scheduling, and resource coordination while ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project scope and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities
 

• Produce and support development of electrical deliverables, including:
• Electrical power studies (load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protective relay coordination studies)
• Electrical area classification drawings
• One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring design
• Lighting, power, grounding, and cable tray plan drawings
• Specifications of electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers and Switchgear in petrochemical plants
• Develop project scope of work for electrical engineering and design
• Establish engineering and design concepts and data for assigned scope and ensure technical accuracy
• Prepare design documentation and deliverables from various inputs
• Perform complex electrical design work in accordance with company standards
• Coordinate design details and criteria with other engineering disciplines
• Review vendor documents and evaluate technical solutions, cost, and schedules
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and applicable codes
  
   

Leadership / Management Responsibilities
 

• Lead and/or support a team of Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers on PDP, FEED, and Detail Engineering projects
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers
• Supervise, review, and assist electrical personnel in completing assignments
• Monitor project progress, update schedules, and manage staffing needs and hourly budgets
• Advise Department Manager on major project changes
  
   

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities
 

• Ensure conformance to project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes
• Prepare project scope deviation documentation as required
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
• Maintain quality and accuracy of all engineering deliverables
  
   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in LNG, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Refining and/or Petrochemical plant engineering/design
  
   

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills
 

• Strong expertise in electrical engineering design and deliverables for industrial and petrochemical facilities
• Experience performing electrical power system studies and equipment specification
• Knowledge of applicable codes and engineering standards
• Ability to lead design efforts and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving capabilities

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.