Senior Electrical Engineer

Work options: Hybrid

• 1-Year Contract
• Pay Rate: $77 - $81/hour (W2)
• Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you're looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.

Enbridge is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.

About the Role:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will oversee and manage the electrical and controls design of expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms. Your role ensures compliance with company standards, specifications, and industry standards, while managing project budgets and schedules. You will liaise with various functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Expertise:
• Lead the design of large horsepower (10,000 to 30,000 HP) turbine and electrical motor-driven centrifugal compressor stations.
• Ensure designs meet NEC requirements for industrial systems and Hazardous Classified Areas.
• Power Systems:
• Design and manage 120/208 volt systems including lighting panels, lighting, and convenience outlets.
• Oversee 480 volt systems including motor control centers, motor starters, motors, power panels, transformers, auto transfer switches, and generators.
• Manage 4160 volt systems including switchgear, motor starters, synchronous motors, circuit breakers, relaying, and metering.
• Handle cable and conduit sizing, starter and overload sizing, grounding systems, and cathodic protection systems.
• Controls:
• Implement Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC-based control systems, including Wonderware-based operator interfaces.
• Design motor control circuits, valve actuators (electric and pneumatic), PID loop controllers, and Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD).
• Instrumentation:
• Work with smart and analog transmitters, pneumatic gauges, pressure, differential pressure, and temperature transmitters.
• Manage level gauges & transmitters, RTDs, thermocouples, thermowells, and flame and gas detector systems.
• Project Management:
• Oversee project scope, schedule, capital cost estimates, execution planning, and risk management.
• Ensure facilities are designed in accordance with regulations, industry codes, and corporate standards.
• Manage third-party engineering firms to deliver design deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Review and approve design deliverables, vendor materials quotations, and provide technical evaluations.
• Support and Leadership:
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Incorporate lessons learned from past projects into future designs.
• Offer technical guidance to junior engineers and lead department initiatives as required.

Scope/Dimensions:

• Responsible for the successful operations of assigned areas with significant corporate financial impact.
• Oversee the development and implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination with stakeholders.

Working Relationships:

• Regular interaction with Project Managers, Supervisors, External Engineering Firms, and Operations teams to provide updates and seek guidance.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and project management.
• Preferred:
• Professional Engineer designation.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, initiate, and manage change.
• Strong independent working capability, project management, and task prioritization skills.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and communicate technical issues effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with potential for above-normal stress levels due to project deadlines and concurrent activities.
• Overnight business trips to the field may be required, with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years' experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you'll get more than just a chance at a great job—you'll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

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