Job Description

Electrical Engineer –

Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Flexible Start Times)
Pay: $90,000–$110,000+ DOE

Design, Test & Commission Critical Electrical Power Systems

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting power distribution, switchgear, and commissioning projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electrical design with hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage power systems.

You'll work on a variety of industrial power projects from design through startup while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver safe, reliable electrical systems.

What You'll Do

• Design and support low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems
• Commission switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and protection relays
• Perform startup, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Conduct FAT, SAT, loop checks, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing
• Support protection relay testing and coordination studies
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, and project records
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, QA/QC, and clients
• Ensure projects meet NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable industry standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Required)
• 3–6+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience designing low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems
• Hands-on commissioning or startup experience
• Strong understanding of switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, and power distribution
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial power systems experience
• Commissioning experience
• Protection relay testing
• Power system studies
• Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Data Center, or Utility experience
• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E
• PMP Certification

Why You'll Want This Job

• Monday–Friday schedule with no regular weekends
• Competitive salary up to $110K+ depending on experience
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to work on complex industrial power projects
• Growing engineering team with advancement opportunities
• Mix of office engineering and hands-on commissioning work
• Stable long-term career with exposure to diverse electrical systems