Sr. Engineer, Electrical
4 weeks ago
NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future and leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. We are also working with third-party customers around the world to deploy our proprietary processes to lower the cost of carbon capture and storage and reduce CO2 emissions at their industrial-scale facilities. By combining emissions reduction associated with our carbon capture and storage project, responsibly sourced gas, and our pledge to use net-zero electricity, Rio Grande LNG is expected to produce
a lower carbon intensive LNG
for the world.
NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
NextDecade is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our multi-discipline Engineering and Construction team which is responsible for executing the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and which supports our Next Carbon Solutions (NCS) carbon capture venture. This role is responsible for oversight of the design, specification, installation, commissioning, start up and operation of electrical equipment on RGLNG and NCS projects. This role will monitor EPC activities and ensure adherence to contractual requirements, equipment specifications and project schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as NextDecade’s electrical engineering subject matter expert during FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation of NextDecade projects.
Collaborates with the Next Decade Engineering team to ensure that Next Decade facilities are designed to be safe, fit-for-purpose, and meet the specified operational standards.
Reviews EPC contractor deliverables including data sheets, design bases, specifications, engineering calculations, vendor documents, engineering studies, reports, and scopes of work.
Participates in design development, resolves design challenges, optimizes facility design, and identifies opportunities to positively impact CAPEX and OPEX costs.
Ensure projects align with the organization's safety standards, meet quality benchmarks, and are within cost and schedule.
Contributes to the creation of data sheets, drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and equipment specifications for all electrical equipment, such as HV and MV Gas Insulated switchgear, MV and LV Switchgear and MCC, UPS- and DC supply systems, HV-MV-LV industrial transformers, electric motors, generators, capacitor banks.
Participates in technical evaluations, including process hazard analyses, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews.
Support all factory and site acceptance testing for major equipment such as large electrical synchronous/induction motors, VFDs, and transformers.
Facilitates electrical equipment related technical discussions with partners such as equipment suppliers, regulators, and technology partners.
Oversees the creation of comprehensive equipment monitoring and preservation programs and ensures their successful implementation to ensure target facility reliability and availability.
Participates in commissioning activities such as walk-downs, inspections and pre start-up safety reviews.
Supervises the EPC contractor on-site to ensure electrical equipment is delivered and maintained in accordance with project standards and specifications, design, and contractual terms.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
experience
required for the position
10+ years
experience in a similar role on a major oil, gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial project in either an EPC or operator capacity
3+ years
experience on LNG liquefaction projects is preferred but not required
Experience producing electrical data sheets/drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations and commodity specifications
Experience reviewing layout and hazardous area reviews to ensure equipment is installed in a safe, maintainable manner
Experience with electrical modeling software and such as ETAP or SKM. Experience with typical electrical modeling software studies such as Load Flow, Protection & Coordination, Motor Starting, etc…
Experience with critical electrical equipment typically included in rotating equipment packages such as electrical synchronous/induction motors, VFDs, and transformers.
Experience with specific, industrial electrical safety requirements
Experience with critical electrical operating, design, installation, and testing standards from NFPA, API, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA
Experience with Power Management Systems, Electrical Management Systems, or Electrical Control and Monitoring systems
Minimum
knowledge, skills and abilities
required of the position
Technical knowledge of electrical equipment including HV and MV Gas Insulated switchgear, MV and LV Switchgear and MCC, UPS- and DC supply systems, HV-MV-LV industrial transformers, electric motors, generators, capacitor banks etc.
A working knowledge of industrial HV and MV distribution systems including relay protection schemes, transfer schemes, EMC requirements etc. as well as working knowledge of industrial electric lighting, cathodic protection, grounding and cable systems.
Working knowledge of instrumentation, telecommunications, and security systems
O&M experience with typical rotating equipment (i.e. compressors, pumps) in oil, gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial facilities
Required
education
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization to ensure clarity in expectations requirements, and deliverables
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Comfortable working and collaborating with a major EPC
Team player with solid presentation and reporting skills
Welcomes working in a fast paced, challenging and diverse environment
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
Safety
– We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
Integrity
– We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
Honesty
– We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect
– We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
Transparency
– Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
Diversity
– We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
Top skills for this role
Relays
Transformers
Electrical Controls
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
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