Department: Mechanical Engineering
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Electrical Controls Engineering Manager
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Amount of Travel Required: Less than 25%
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
Positions Supervised: n/a
AIP: Level 6
POSITION SUMMARY:
Primarily works with medium and low voltage equipment, related services and to aid in job execution by performing the following duties. The person in this position assists with engineering, fabrication and operations of gas turbines and gas turbine packages
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.")
โข Engineer and design Medium Voltage and Low Voltage (MV/LV) equipment for various applications
โข Manage new unit builds, turbine, reciprocating engines, battery systems etc. with regards to MV/LV equipment and design
โข Develop/commission and test new unit equipment
โข Be the liaison between shop personnel and engineering
โข Develop specification for requisition of parts for new builds
โข Ensure equipment meets applicable codes and standards
โข Aid operations with the installation and commissioning of MV/LV equipment
โข Redline/Markup drawings
โข Approve final drawings
โข New product development (MV/LV)
โข Manage the development package manuals relating electrical systems operation
โข Help develop training program for field personnel
โข Evaluate new product offerings from vendors
โข QA/QC for components installed on new units
โข Support field units when required
โข Forecast planning for business needs
โข Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
In addition to your salary, you will be eligible for an "hourly bonus" for excess hours over 40 hours a week worked at the field location. This bonus will be paid at your straight hourly rate, determined by your current salary at the time of payment. All other work will be part of your standard salary and will not be eligible for hourly bonus for excess time, unless approved. This bonus structure is subject to change upon internal evaluation. You will be advised of any changes made to the type of structure being used to calculate your bonus prior to implementation.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
โข Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, and any pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
โข Proficiency in spoken English language
โข Position requires in-person, predictable attendance
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
โข Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution of higher education required
โข 10-20 yrs of previous gas turbine controls/electrical experience
โข Specific knowledge of GE LM gas turbine and related auxiliary systems
โข Knowledge of Equipment controls and logic
โข Able to read electrical/controls drawings
โข E.I.T/ P.E. License preferred but not required
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
โข Able to communicate in a technical manner around clients.
โข Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
โข Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
โข Efficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
โข Knowledge of GE and other gas turbine related mechanical systems
โข Successfully complete New Hire Safety Orientation and annual recertification
โข Successfully pass criminal background check and drug screening
โข Valid Driver's license
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.
Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. The Senior Electrical Engineer works primarily indoors and will be sitting prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer may be required to lift heavy objects; therefore, The Senior Electrical Engineer must be able to lift 25lbs.
Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.
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.
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 10/2025