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Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, TX

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About the role

Job Overview

Perform and direct electrical engineering for power, oil and gas, and petrochemical projects. Design, analyze and prepare complex project deliverables for power generation systems, substations, power distribution systems, lighting & grounding systems, and other engineering systems as required by each project. Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the industry to address complex problems and nonstandard situations for engineering, fabrication and construction.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Apply comprehensive knowledge to prepare and supervise the development of key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following: Specifications and Datasheets Electrical Load List One-line diagrams Motor control schematics Electrical building and equipment layouts Area classification studies and plans Lightning protection Conceptual studies and calculations Relay Coordination Cost and planning studies

Lead Project Development and Coordination, including (but not limited to) the following:
Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott’s end-product throughout engineering, fabrication or construction
Function as electrical engineering project lead or electrical task lead
Become fully familiar with the project contract, scope of work, basis of design, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues.
Report to and coordinate with electrical engineering lead, project engineering manager, project manager, and electrical department manager
Supervise and coordinate with electrical engineers and designers
Maintain close coordination with other discipline engineers and with the Client’s engineer
Carefully evaluate, communicate and manage change with full awareness of project impact
Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, and quantity and budget control

Lead the development and support of vendor packages, including (but not limited to) the following:
Create, issue and manage requisition packages for Substations, Transformers, and Electrical materials
Create, issue and manage subcontract packages for Heat Tracing, Cathodic Protection and Electrical Installation
Perform and coordinate the review of supplier documents for electrical and non-electrical packages
Coordinate and supervise the Inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of electrical equipment, motors and associated skids

Lead Site Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
Lead off-site and/or on-site technical support to Construction personnel
Manage all site issues and coordinate with office personnel to resolve issues as needed
Develop procedures and provide detailed technical support and supervision for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of electrical equipment
Develop procedures and provide detailed technical support for precommissioning, energization, commissioning and start-up, as required by project

Essential Qualifications and Education: Accredited engineering degree may be required by specific regions
Minimum 15 years of detailed electrical engineering experience, including 10 years in the oil & gas industry
Minimum 5 years of power generation design experience, including generator integration, power distribution, protection studies, grounding, controls/PMS, black start, and auxiliary systems
Detailed knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content and application of standards, codes and guidelines, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE and ANSI, and latest scientific and engineering methods
Exceptional project coordination and execution skills
In-depth technical knowledge of the detailed design engineering process
Advanced experience with Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP, MS Office Suite including Excel and Word
US Citizen or Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications and Education: Prefer engineering or other technical degree
Prefer PE certificate of registration
Prefer experience at site during construction and commissioning
Prefer experience as maintenance engineer within an operating facility
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