Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical capital projects within an operating industrial facility. This role is ideal for candidates who have hands-on experience supporting plant operations and executing brownfield capital projects in industries such as LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, or oil & gas.
The successful candidate will serve as the electrical engineering lead for projects from concept development through commissioning and startup, while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Construction, and Engineering teams to safely execute projects within an active operating plant environment.
Capital Project Execution
- Lead electrical scope development for capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
- Develop project scopes, design criteria, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
- Manage all phases of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
- Coordinate field execution activities and provide technical oversight during construction.
Operating Plant Support
- Work directly with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to develop and execute projects in an active operating facility.
- Lead and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned projects.
- Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, outages, and startup activities.
- Participate in HAZOPs, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and design reviews.
Electrical Engineering Leadership
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Protection and control schematics
- Cable schedules and routing drawings
- Equipment specifications
- Vendor drawings and technical submittals
- Perform or review:
- Load flow studies
- Short circuit studies
- Protective device coordination studies
- Arc flash studies
Electrical System Expertise: Provide technical leadership related to:
Contractor & Vendor Management
- Interface with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Review technical bids and support equipment selection decisions.
- Monitor project costs, schedules, and contractor performance.
- Provide technical troubleshooting support and resolve project-related issues.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including:
- NEC
- IEEE
- ANSI
- NFPA 70E
- Support regulatory, permitting, and environmental requirements.
- Develop commissioning packages, as-built drawings, turnover documentation, and project reports.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BS Electrical Engineering required).
Required Experience
- Experience supporting electrical engineering and capital projects within an operating industrial facility.
- Demonstrated success executing brownfield capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startup.
- Experience working in one or more of the following industries:
- LNG
- Refining
- Petrochemical
- Chemical Processing
- Oil & Gas
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Power Generation
- Strong knowledge of medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience with industrial switchgear, transformers, MCCs, large motors, generators, and power distribution equipment.
- Experience supporting Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability organizations.
- Strong understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
Technical Skills
- ETAP or similar power system analysis software.
- SAP.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.