Senior Electrical Designer Onsite Houston EPC/FEED Lead
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Principal Electrical Designer
Pay Range: $100,000– $140,000
Location:
Houston, TX (100% Onsite)
Employment Type:
Long‑Term Contract
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen
Be part of a high‑visibility industrial project where all engineering and design work is executed in‑house—no offshore delivery. This is a long‑term opportunity to work alongside top‑tier engineers and designers, gain full lifecycle exposure from FEED through detailed design, and make a real impact on a growing design organization.
Position OverviewThe Principal Electrical Designer provides advanced technical expertise and hands‑on design support for complex electrical scope on large EPC projects. This role focuses heavily on 3D modeling, design calculations, and interdisciplinary coordination, while supporting design supervisors and engineers within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Create and review 3D electrical models of moderate to advanced complexity using Smart 3D
- Prepare advanced 2D CAD drawings in accordance with project standards
- Perform detailed electrical design calculations including:
- Lighting, raceway sizing, wire sizing, and voltage drop
- Cable pulling, conduit fill, and tray sizing
- Panel board, breaker, and junction box sizing
- Apply industry codes, standards, and company design practices
- Review drawings and vendor documentation for compliance and resolve discrepancies
- Perform bulk material take‑offs and quantity tabulations
- Participate in interdisciplinary 3D model reviews
- Provide field assistance and support during execution phases
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and other design disciplines
- Accredited two‑year technical degree OR a combination of education and experience totaling 15 years
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across disciplines
- Proven attention to detail and ability to meet project schedules
- Practical field experience in industrial environments
- Knowledge of material availability and cost considerations
- Intermediate proficiency with standard computer applications (email, spreadsheets, documentation)
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Hands‑on experience with Smart 3D (Smart Plant 3D)
- Experience producing 2D AutoCAD electrical drawings
- Knowledge of Smart Electrical (preferred, not required)
- Strong understanding of electrical design requirements, including:
- Grounding/earthing
- Lighting and small power
- Motors and panels
- Conduit sizing and fill
- Hazardous area classifications (Class/Division or Zone)
- 100% onsite role in Houston (Eldridge location)
- 9x80 work schedule with some flexibility for early start times
- Day‑one onboarding, training, and badging provided
- Collaborative team environment with engineers and designers working side‑by‑side
- Long‑term project starting in FEED and progressing into detailed design
- Industrial EPC environment
- Nuclear/uranium experience is a plus, but not required
- Stable workload with immediate design needs
Ready to bring your electrical design expertise to a project that keeps all execution in‑house and values technical excellence?
Apply today and take the next step in your electrical design career.
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