Principal Engineer - Electrical

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Position Summary

The Principal Engineer – Electrical is 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. This role involves ownership of complex electrical design activities such as power system studies, equipment specification, and detailed design development.

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

Additional Information

No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.