Senior Electrical Engineer

Piper Companies is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer for an onsite permanent position located in Houston, TX with a pioneer in clean, dispatchable power through breakthrough natural gas technology. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of advanced electrical systems for a cutting-edge power generation platform. This role involves hands-on engineering, strategic collaboration, and field support across multiple project sites.

Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer include:

• Lead the design and integration of electrical systems including one-line diagrams, power distribution, motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, and generators in alignment with industry standards
• Provide on-site support during plant commissioning and startup, resolving medium-voltage electrical issues and optimizing system performance
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to specify, source, and commission high-power equipment such as motors, VFDs, and transformers
• Utilize tools like ETAP or SKM PowerTools to simulate and analyze electrical system performance, reliability, and safety
• Support interconnect studies and regulatory compliance efforts, including governor model development and coordination with third-party consultants

Qualifications of the Senior Electrical Engineer include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 7 years in electrical engineering with a focus on high-voltage systems, plant-wide design, and field troubleshooting
• Skilled in CAD-based one-line design, electrical schematics, and modeling software such as ETAP or SKM
• Familiar with NEC, NEMA, IEEE, NERC, ATEX, CE, CSA, and ANSI standards for electrical design and operation
• Comfortable working with early-stage designs and performing field work at test and commercial-scale facilities

Compensation for the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Salary: $180,000-$200,000 USD/year
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday, and Sick Leave if Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 8/11. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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