Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Package Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: Initial 6-month contract (starting April 2025) with a possible 3-month extension
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Electrical Package Engineer to join our project team working on a cryogenic pipelines solution for the LNG industry. The project involves the installation of an Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) system to prevent adjacent soil from freezing. The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that the subcontractor’s engineered solution meets regulatory and client requirements and is technically sound.
This is a hands-on position that requires strong expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, with a focus on EHT systems. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager and subcontractors to drive the successful delivery of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the electrical engineering scope of the EHT system to ensure it meets all regulatory and client requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for all electrical-related activities, working closely with the Project Engineering Manager and subcontractor.
- Participate in regular follow-up and technical meetings with the subcontractor and visit their facilities when needed.
- Review and approve subcontractor documentation, including but not limited to:
- General Arrangement Drawings
- Interconnection Block and Wiring Diagrams
- Control and Safety System Description and Functional Analysis
- Electrical Design Calculations
- Electrical and Instrument Datasheets (cables, sensors, junction boxes, control panels, transformers, switchgears)
- Electrical Load List, Instrument and I/O List, Spare Parts List
- Manufacturing Inspection Test Plan
- FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and Testing Procedures
- Installation, Startup, and Maintenance Procedures
- Ensure compliance with US electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70.
- Manage electrical installation and commissioning activities, including inspection, troubleshooting, and release phases.
- Provide technical guidance and solutions to resolve electrical design and manufacturing issues.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
- Proven experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
- Experience as a Package Engineer with a focus on subcontractor management.
- Strong knowledge of Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) systems.
- Experience with Skin-effect Tracing System (STS) technology is a plus.
- Proficiency in the design and manufacturing of LV transformers and power and control panels.
- Strong understanding of electrical installation and commissioning activities.
- Excellent knowledge of US electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in English required; French language skills are a plus.
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