Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

A Houston based provider of mobile turnkey power generation and distribution solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and document electrical systems for microgrids, mobile power generation, power distribution, and renewable energy equipment. The role may include occasional on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.

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This range is provided by X4 Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Lead design and review of medium- and low-voltage power generation, distribution, and microgrid systems.
• Perform and document electrical studies such as Short Circuit, Arc Flash & Coordination, Load Flow, Harmonics, Grounding, Fault, and Transient analyses using ETAP or equivalent software.
• Produce technical deliverables: single-line diagrams, schematic drawings, electrical BOMs, area classifications, and formal study reports.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and as-built records for electrical systems.
• Define protection and coordination schemes, develop relay logic, and program digital multifunction relays.
• Provide engineering support to operations, field teams, and cross-functional departments during design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Troubleshoot field issues and support on-site commissioning as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10+ years’ experience in medium-voltage power generation and distribution design.
• Minimum 5 years performing electrical system studies with ETAP or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, API, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with power generation controls, automation systems, and programming multifunction relays.
• Proven ability to develop protection, coordination, and relay logic schemes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies and evolving industry practices.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Design

• Electric Power Generation, Oil and Gas, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Houston, TX

This position is 5 days a week onsite.