Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Department: Engineering

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Location: Houston, TX (Channelview Area)

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised: N/A

AIP Level: 5

POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Engineering Manager leads and manages the Electrical Engineering function supporting the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of power generation equipment and associated electrical systems. This role provides technical leadership across new product development and sustaining engineering, ensures electrical designs meet safety, performance, quality, and applicable industry standards, and works closely with Mechanical, Controls, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Operations to deliver reliable and manufacturable solutions. The Electrical Engineering Manager also develops engineering standards, mentors the electrical engineering team, and ensures projects are executed effectively from concept and detailed design through commissioning and operational support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

- Provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight for the Electrical Engineering team across new product development, sustaining engineering, and operational support activities.

- Manage electrical engineering resources, priorities, workload, and deliverables across multiple power generation product lines and projects.

- Lead the development, review, and approval of electrical designs, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, electrical layouts, grounding systems, protection systems, and associated engineering documentation.

- Ensure electrical systems and designs comply with applicable codes, standards, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company design practices.

- Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, design guidelines, specifications, calculation methods, and standardized engineering processes.

- Provide technical oversight of power distribution, generation, protection and control, grounding, auxiliary power, motor control, and other electrical systems associated with power generation equipment.

- Support electrical equipment specification, selection, and technical evaluation, including generators, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, MCCs, protective relays, cables, and auxiliary electrical equipment.

- Review and approve vendor drawings, technical submittals, calculations, and equipment documentation to ensure compliance with engineering and project requirements.

- Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Field Operations, and external engineering partners to ensure successful integration of electrical systems into overall product designs.

- Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, FAT, commissioning, and field activities by providing timely engineering direction and resolution of technical issues.

- Lead electrical root cause analysis and corrective action activities associated with equipment failures, design deficiencies, and field performance issues.

- Drive design improvements, standardization, cost optimization, reliability improvements, and lessons learned across the electrical product portfolio.

- Participate in design reviews, technical risk assessments, and engineering change processes throughout the product lifecycle.

- Develop, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Electrical Engineers while establishing clear performance expectations and supporting professional development.

- Support project planning by developing engineering estimates, schedules, resource requirements, and technical execution strategies.

- Ensure electrical engineering documentation, drawings, calculations, and design records are properly maintained within company document control and product lifecycle management systems.

- Interface with customers, vendors, engineering partners, and other external stakeholders on electrical technical matters as required.

- Communicate engineering progress, technical risks, resource constraints, and significant issues to Engineering leadership and other stakeholders.

- Promote a culture of engineering ownership, technical excellence, accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

- Overtime based on business needs.

- Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).

- Daily in person, predictable attendance.

- Valid U.S. Drivers License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.

- Proficiency in spoken English language.

- Ability to travel based on business needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

- Ten or more years of progressive electrical engineering experience within power generation, energy, oil and gas, microgrids, or heavy industrial environments.

- An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Preferred:

- Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Five or more years of experience leading, supervising, or providing technical direction to electrical engineering teams.

- Extensive experience in medium voltage power system design (specifically 13.8 kV), including generators, transformers, switchgear, breakers, bus systems, grounding, and auxiliary power distribution.

- Knowledge of microgrid architecture, Power Management Systems (PMS), and generator paralleling/control systems (synchronization, load sharing, load shedding, and islanding).

- Expertise with SEL protection relays and automation platforms, including the development and review of relay coordination studies (settings, time current coordination, and differential protection).

- Proficiency with ETAP or equivalent power system analysis software for power flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and system stability studies.

- Experience with gas turbine packages (LM2500, LM6000), reciprocating engines, and GE related controls programs.

- Experience supporting the full lifecycle of electrical systems, including equipment specification, FAT, commissioning, energization, and technical troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

- Attend, participate in, and successfully complete scheduled New Hire Safety training and annual recertification.

- Set team priorities, delegate effectively, and manage workload distribution to meet operational and project deadlines.

- Coach, mentor, and develop team members across varying experience levels.

- Manage cross functional communication, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and field service teams.

- Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the team.

- Develop, review, and technically approve electrical engineering deliverables, including single line diagrams, protection one lines, three lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, grounding plans, electrical calculations, and protection philosophies.

- Demonstrate strong understanding of power flow and system operating scenarios for multi generator installations, including normal operation, N 1 conditions, equipment outages, islanded operation, and varying generation/load configurations.

- Demonstrate strong technical leadership, problem solving, communication, and decision making skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering priorities across multidisciplinary teams.

- Remain knowledgeable of and compliant with Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other company mandated systems.

- Quickly learn and navigate company platforms.

- Efficiently use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a home office, corporate office, client office, or jobsite. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. When required to visit a wellsite, the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold). Given these conditions, employees visiting a pad site are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and impact gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Employees must be able to independently lift 25 lbs.

Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the companys expectations and business objectives.

English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:

- Understand all health and safety communications.

- Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.

- Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.

- Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.

- Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.

- Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.

- Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.

- Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication .

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised: 08.2026