Lead Electrical Engineer

Urgently hiring Lead Electrical Engineer in Houston/TX (fully on site)

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Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our Client is an innovative cleantech startup on a mission to unlock ammonia's potential as a clean energy source

Why join us?

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand electrical system requirements and develop electrical power distribution system, instrumentation and control specifications to meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed electrical calculation and design for reactor's electrical power distribution systems/equipment, cable installations, conduit installations, cable tray installations, and grounding systems in accordance with industry standards and the latest versions of manufacturer software and sizing guidelines.
• Develop electrical wiring diagrams for sensors (pressure transducers, RTD sensors, flow meters, liquid level switches, etc.), and actuators (air compressor, pumps, VFDs, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controller, etc.).
• Develop Instrumentation deliverables such as Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Cable Schedules, Panel Layout & Wiring Drawings, Loop -Drawings, Location Plans, etc.
• Select, procure, configure, and test of low-voltage and high-voltage instrumental devices and systems, such as sensors, actuators, air compressor, VFDs, electrical heaters, etc.
• Specify the functions of low-power and high-power distribution system, and interface with contractor for system/cabinet built.
• Design, assemble and test low-voltage and high-voltage cabinet, junction boxes and harnesses.

FAT and SAT low-voltage, high-voltage and PLC control cabinets

• Support testing facility electrical and control system commissioning and maintenance
• Design and Test interface circuits between instruments and PLC IO modules
• Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical systems and ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with external collaborators, including suppliers and manufacturers, to source and evaluate components, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality.
• Maintenance and operate facilities to resolve electrical operational or performance issues, such as commissioning and troubleshooting facility electrical systems, coordination with vendors and/or third-party engineering companies while adhering to the corporate MOC policy.

Job Details

The minimum requirements we seek:

• BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related degree with 10+ years of professional experience in developing electrical/electronic, instrumentation and control systems.
• Prior experience in selecting, configuring and testing the electrical / electronic components and instruments, such as motors, air compressors, pumps, VFDs, heaters, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controllers, gas analyzers, etc.
• Prior experience in developing electrical wiring diagrams for sensors (pressure transducers, RTD sensors, flow meters, liquid level switches, etc.), and actuators (air compressor, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controller, etc.) using commercial electrical schematic design tools and software, such as SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic, Lucidchart, etc.
• Prior experience in generating Instrument Indexes (Instrumentation and Control List) based on P&ID, and creating PLC IOs mapping for these Instrument Tags
• Prior experience in designing electrical schematics that interface the instruments with PLCs and the associated IO modules
• Prior experience in designing single line diagram (SLD) for power distribution system
• Prior experience in designing low-voltage and high-voltage enclosures and harnesses
• Prior experience in R&D Lab and commercial production facilities electrical system design, commissioning and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in designing low-voltage and high-voltage electrical and instrumentation systems in accordance with industry standards per the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), etc.
• 10+ years of experience in designing electrical wiring diagrams for electrical instrument and control systems for petrochemical or pharmaceutical processes
• 10+ years of experience in specifying, selecting, configuring and testing low-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment/instruments for petrochemical or pharmaceutical processes
• 5+ years of experience in designing and testing electrical circuits for motors, air compressors, pumps, heaters, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controllers, gas analyzers, etc.
• Prior experience in selecting, and testing Industrial PLCs, and the associated IO and field BUS modules
• Prior experience in configuring PLC IO modules, testing and troubleshooting PLC based electrical and control systems.
• Working knowledge of SCADA system and common field bus communication protocols (CANBUS, J1939, PROFINET, EtherCAT, ModBus, etc.).
• Demonstration of strong work history with the ability to work autonomously and independently on projects with variety of complexity
• Demonstrated initiative, independent decision-making ability and skills in developing technical recommendations/solutions.
• Demonstration of the capability of generating high-quality engineering design documents

What We Offer:

• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• FSA and HSA
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Life insurance
• Flexible (PTO)
• Ancillary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Open, supportive culture of drive and execution

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