Position: Electrical Engineer
Experience: 8 - 15 years
Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC/EPF, Power plants
Location: Tyler, TX
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing new electrical systems and analyzing existing systems to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial power solutions. This role performs engineering analysis, system design, diagnostics, quality assurance, equipment inspections, and technical troubleshooting while ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with applicable codes and client specifications.
The Electrical Engineer also provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and supports continuous process improvement. This position reports to the Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering and offers the opportunity for future promotion into that leadership role following a successful transition.
Reports to: Manager of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, revise, and approve electrical engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and work schedules.
- Design industrial electrical power systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
- Coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and enhancing engineering processes and standards.
- Participate in professional development activities, conferences, technical training, and industry networking events.
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, engineering documentation, and company procedures.
- Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Utilize engineering software, design tools, and electrical system calculators to support multiple engineering disciplines.
- Conduct technical research, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analyses.
- Mentor, train, and assist with onboarding junior engineers.
- Promote a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university. (Required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license. (Required)
Experience:
- 8 - 15 years of electrical engineering experience within an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Experience with medium and high voltage power systems, power network topology
- Experience with control and protection of multiple generation and battery storage systems, microgrid controllers
- Experience using ETAP and/or SKM electrical engineering software.
- Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical power systems.
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality engineering deliverables.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Must be located near Tyler, Texas, or willing to relocate to the area.
Technical Skills:
Skill Proficiency
- Electrical Power Systems Advanced
- National Electrical Code (NEC) Advanced
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards Advanced
- Electrical Hazardous Area Classifications Advanced
- ETAP Electrical Software Advanced (Preferred)
- MicroGrid System Intermediate
- Process Industry Practices (PIP) Intermediate
- Design Knowledge Intermediate
- Compliance Regulations Intermediate
- Safety Regulations Intermediate
- Bluebeam Intermediate
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Intermediate
- Microsoft Office Suite Intermediate
- Administrative Policies & Procedures Intermediate
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering experience
- 6–15 years of electrical engineering experience in an EPC environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical power systems
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards
- Experience with medium- and high-voltage power systems and power network topology
- Experience with control and protection of generation and battery storage systems and microgrid controllers
- Experience using ETAP and/or SKM electrical engineering software
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality engineering deliverables
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many technical and management tracks, with engineering, supply chain, and project management roles commonly positioned at higher earning tiers. Compensation is often seen as comparatively strong versus similarly sized companies.
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Healthcare Strength — Core offerings typically include medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, and eligibility often begins within 30 days of employment. The health package is described as comprehensive for full-time staff.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available, often with a company match depending on position and location. Retirement provisions are consistently included alongside other standard corporate benefits.
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What We Do
With over 1.9 million square feet of fabrication and manufacturing capacity worldwide, The Shaw Group offers premier project delivery services, module fabrication (including engineering, design, and procurement), pipe fabrication, and pipe bending services to a diverse range of industries and industrial clients globally.
