Electrical Project Engineer

Quintana, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1272726
location
Location Quintana, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 5, 2026

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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