Electrical Engineer

The Staff Electrical Engineer serves as the Technical Authority for electrical systems supporting PEMEX Deer Park capital projects. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant design, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems across all project phases, from Identify and Assess through Start-up and Close-out.

The position provides engineering governance, technical assurance, and field support
, ensuring alignment with PEMEX Deer Park standards and long-term business objectives, NFPA 70E, NEC, and industry best practices
, while driving quality execution by engineering contractors and suppliers.

• Electrical power system design and analysis:
• Short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies
• Protective relay coordination and settings review (SEL, ABB, GE)
• Switchgear (LV/MV, arc-resistant)
• Transformers, UPS systems, and battery systems
• VFDs and soft starters
• Field troubleshooting, testing oversight, system energization
• Strong working knowledge of:
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Industry standards (IEEE, NEMA, API where applicable)

• Serve as Technical Authority for electrical systems across the electrical project portfolio and strengthens technical governance, stakeholder coordination, organizational capability, and continuity.
• Serves as a recognized subject matter expert for complex electrical issues and provides guidance on critical engineering decisions, deviations from standards, and difficult design and execution matters.
• Ensure compliance with PEMEX Deer Park standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical direction and oversight to engineering contractors

• Support technology selection and electrical system concepts
• Define Basis of Design (BoD) for electrical systems
• Identify applicable codes, standards, and specifications
• Develop preliminary electrical scope, cost, and staffing inputs

• Review and approve engineering design packages (IFD level)
• Ensure completeness and quality of electrical deliverables
• Identify quality assurance requirements and inspection plans
• Approve equipment specifications and vendor selections

• Review and approve engineering design packages (IFC level)
• Provide technical oversight and assurance during detailed engineering development by EPC/engineering contractors
• Ensure all electrical deliverables meet PEMEX Deer Park standards, Basis of Design(BoD), and project specifications

• Provide field engineering support and resolve technical issues
• Conduct constructability reviews and field walkdowns
• Oversee contractor compliance with specifications and standards
• Support punch list development, tracking, and closure
• Provide technical leadership during equipment testing and commissioning
• Support energization readiness reviews and system turnovers
• Oversee:
  • Equipment testing and performance validation
  • Troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Participate in development of:
  • Electrical Equipment Cutover procedures
  • Start-up procedures
  • Operating and emergency procedures
• Ensure new alarms, protection settings, and operating limits are communicated to Operations and R/M as needed.

• Verify all systems meet requirements for turnover to operations
• Review as-built documentation for completeness and accuracy and assures it is checked in to PEMEX DP documentation system.
• Ensure proper delivery of:
  • Equipment data books
  • Baseline and test data
  • Spare parts and preservation requirements
• Capture and implement lessons learned into standards and future projects
• Evaluate and approve suppliers and fabricators
• Review non-approved vendors for technical acceptability
• Participate in and/or lead:
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Vendor performance reviews
• Ensure vendor compliance with specifications and project requirements

• Ensure strict adherence to NFPA 70E and site electrical safe work practices
• Support development and implementation of arc flash and electrical safety programs
• Incident investigations (electrical events)
• Risk assessments and hazard reviews
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with PEMEX Deer Park expectations

• Interface with:
  • Electrical Engineering Department
  • Project Engineers and Managers
  • Operations and Maintenance teams
• Maintain alignment across…