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Lead Electrical Engineer

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Optimized Process Designs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer
. This technical leader will be responsible for the engineering execution of HV/MV power infrastructure and substation projects delivered under lump-sum EPC contracts. This role serves as the technical owner from project concept through energization, driving design decisions that balance safety, reliability, constructability, cost, and schedule while supporting OPD’s commitment to execution excellence.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long-terms value.

What

You Will Do Technical Leadership & Ownership
  • Serve as a technical leader for electrical engineering scope on EPC projects from concept through startup.
  • Lead engineering decisions that balance safety, reliability, constructability, operability, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical issues and support successful project execution.
  • Collaborate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
  • Support development, standardization, and continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, specifications, and work processes.
Your Job

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer
. This technical leader will be responsible for the engineering execution of HV/MV power infrastructure and substation projects delivered under lump-sum EPC contracts. This role serves as the technical owner from project concept through energization, driving design decisions that balance safety, reliability, constructability, cost, and schedule while supporting OPD’s commitment to execution excellence.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long-terms value.

What

You Will Do Technical Leadership & Ownership
  • Serve as a technical leader for electrical engineering scope on EPC projects from concept through startup.
  • Lead engineering decisions that balance safety, reliability, constructability, operability, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical issues and support successful project execution.
  • Collaborate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
  • Support development, standardization, and continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, specifications, and work processes.
Electrical Power Systems Engineering
  • Support the engineering and design of electrical power systems for industrial facilities, utility interconnections, renewable energy projects, power generation facilities, transmission systems, and high-voltage substations.
  • Perform and review power system analyses including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, protection coordination, harmonic, insulation coordination, transient overvoltage, and reliability studies.
  • Develop and review electrical system deliverables including one-line…
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