Senior Electrical Engineer (IB3)

Houston, TX

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Facilities (IB3)
Location: Houston, TX 77064
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt

SUMMARY
The Sr. Electrical Engineer provides senior-level engineering leadership, design authority, and project oversight for all electrical systems across the organization's facilities. Serving as the principal technical expert in power distribution, high- and medium-voltage systems, emergency power, lighting, and building automation integration, this role drives compliance, safety excellence, and energy efficiency at an enterprise scale.
The Sr. Electrical Engineer will mentor junior engineers, leads cross-functional capital project teams, and acts as the strategic partner to Facilities leadership on infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engineering design authority and technical review for all electrical project’s new construction, renovations, and capital improvements
Lead load analysis, power distribution studies, short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies per NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584
Mentor and direct junior engineers and technical staff; conduct design reviews and approve engineering deliverables
Manage electrical contractors and vendors: bid evaluation, scope negotiation, RFI/submittal review, and change-order management
Oversee procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency generators
Execute thermographic surveys, power quality studies, and reliability-centered maintenance programs; prioritize corrective actions
Maintain and govern single-line diagrams, as-built drawings, equipment records, and CMMS data integrity
Ensure full code compliance — NEC, NFPA, OSHA, IEEE — and lead AHJ permit coordination and inspection activities
Own capital project budgets and schedules; deliver executive-level status reporting and risk assessments
Champion energy efficiency programs: power factor correction, LED conversions, demand response, and renewable integration
Serve as primary on-call technical authority for critical electrical outages, emergency response, and root-cause analysis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution
Experience 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in industrial, commercial, or Healthcare
Technical Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, SKM PowerTools or ETAP; BAS/BMS platform integration experience
Standards In-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, IEEE 1584, IEEE C2, and all applicable OSHA standards
Leadership Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and influence senior leadership decisions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience with medium-voltage (4kV–15kV) distribution systems and associated protective relaying schemes
Background in mission-critical environments — data centers, or advanced manufacturing
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent enterprise PM experience
Knowledge of EV charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, and sustainable design principles
Experience presenting technical and capital investment recommendations to board-level audiences

Why Join Us

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
401K with employer contribution.
Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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