Sr. Electrical Power/Control Systems Eng. (P.E.)

Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in the Houston, TX metro area that is seeking a couple of Senior Electrical Power/Control Systems Engineer (P.E.) to lead Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) projects supporting municipal and industrial facilities. This role is a technical leader responsible for design, power system studies, automation systems, and project execution from concept through commissioning. This position is fully remote. Responsibilities:
Select electrical equipment, instrumentation and controls required to monitor, operate and control mechanical, process and electrical systems (Power Distribution)
Develop power system studies, including short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow and motor starting analysis
Develop the EI&C portion of P&IDs
Perform power distribution design, cable sizing, breaker sizing, conduit sizing, and control system design, etc.
Produce logic diagrams, control narratives (sequence of operations) and wiring diagrams
Develop instrument indexes, I/O lists, and cable and conduit schedules
Design PLC and HMI network architecture, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet and remote I/O
Develop control panel designs and select and specify instruments and control valves
Interpret and apply codes, standards, job procedures and project specifications, including NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA and UL 508A
Serve as Engineer of Record and seal state deliverables, maintaining documented responsible charge over all sealed work
Perform QA/QC and back-check reviews of design deliverables and verify that comments are incorporated prior to each issue
Oversee the work of the designers and engineers assigned to your projects and coordinate their design tasks and priorities
Provide construction-phase engineering support, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFI, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar degree
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of electrical design and/or instrumentation and controls design experience, including working application of the NEC (NFPA 70)
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical design for the production of electrical and I&C design drawings is required
Working knowledge of at least one PLC or HMI/SCADA platform
Ability to read and interpret network architecture drawings, I/O diagrams and control schematics
Ability to lead electrical and I&C design and construction projects; Water and wastewater experience is a plus but not required - (P.E.s from water/wastewater, data centers, industrial infrastructure, power and comparable sectors is preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication and impromptu problem-solving skills
Nice To Have Qualifications
Key design and analysis software
Revit And Navisworks
SKM Power*Tools, ETAP or EasyPower for short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow and motor starting studies
Bluebeam Revu for design back-check, submittal review and markup
Project And Industry Experience
Water and wastewater, including treatment facilities, lift stations, booster and pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and collection and distribution systems
Mining, industrial process, municipal or utility project experience
Arc flash and power system study experience on publicly bid municipal projects
PLC And HMI Programming Experience
Consulting engineering firm experience, including proposal development and fee build-up
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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