Airswift is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support a major client in Quintana,TX for an initial 6 months contract.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical scope development for minor capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning
- Develop project scopes, design criteria, and engineering deliverables (SLDs, load lists, specifications, datasheets)
- Execute and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for all assigned projects
- Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on design and execution
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Protection & control schematics
- Cable schedules and routing
- Equipment specifications and vendor drawings
- Perform and/or review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash)
- Support equipment selection and technical bid evaluations for major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, large motors, VFDs)
- Develop project cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans; manage budget and forecast performance
- Coordinate construction activities including installation, field changes, and contractor oversight
- Lead commissioning activities including energization plans, checkout procedures, and functional testing
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70E)
- Support permitting and regulatory compliance as it relates to project execution
- Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and constructability reviews
- Provide technical leadership during project troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Prepare project documentation including reports, as-built drawings, and turnover packages
- Strong working knowledge of high voltage and medium voltage power systems and large motor applications
- Familiarity with protective relaying (including SEL systems) and coordination philosophies
- Experience with grounding, bonding, and lightning protection design
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Other project-related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with engineering software (e.g., ETAP or equivalent), SAP, and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Valid, current TWIC required
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