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McDermott

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

$102K - $133K/yr

Perform complex grounding and lightning protection calculations. Review and approve Lighting Calculations. Review and approve Panel Schedules, Main Electrical and Instrumentation Vendor coordination ...

McDermott International

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Perform complex grounding and lightning protection calculations. Review and approve Lighting Calculations. Review and approve Panel Schedules, Main Electrical and Instrumentation Vendor coordination ...

McDermott

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Perform complex grounding and lightning protection calculations. Review and approve Lighting Calculations. Review and approve Panel Schedules, Main Electrical and Instrumentation Vendor coordination ...

Enterprise Electrical

Electrical Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

Participate in the design of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical equipment layouts under professional supervision. * Prepare and revise electrical drawings, models, and project ...

Enterprise Electrical

Electrical Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

Participate in the design of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical equipment layouts under professional supervision. * Prepare and revise electrical drawings, models, and project ...

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What is the difference between Electrical Grounding vs Electrician?

AspectElectrical GroundingElectrician
Primary FocusEstablishing a safe electrical path to prevent shocks and equipment damageInstalling, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems
CertificationsElectrical grounding certifications, safety trainingJourneyman or master electrician licenses
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilities, residential settingsResidential, commercial, industrial electrical systems
Industry UsagePart of electrical safety and system designFull electrical system installation and troubleshooting

Electrical Grounding focuses on safety measures to prevent electrical hazards, while Electricians perform comprehensive electrical work including installation and repairs. Both roles are essential in electrical safety and often work together on projects.

What is grounding in electrical work?

Grounding in electrical work involves connecting electrical systems or equipment to the earth to prevent electrical shock and ensure safety. It provides a path for fault current to safely dissipate, helping protect people and property. Electricians often install grounding systems using grounding rods, wires, and grounding conductors, following safety standards and codes.

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

McDermott
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
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$102K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

 

Work Location:          915 N. Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, TX 77079

                                            Harris County

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Perform electrical engineering work on power, oil and gas and petrochemical projects. Produce drawings and associated Bills of Material, develop specifications, purchase equipment and develop necessary supporting reports, calculations and studies to verify electrical effort on the project. Act as Engineer of Record for the Electrical Discipline, utilizing thorough knowledge of one-line development, relay coordination, lighting calculations, cable sizing, short circuit analysis, grounding, communications, power and control. Apply Canadian Codes to electrical engineering work, including ensuring local compliance. Travel to manufacturing facilities and job sites to verify equipment configuration and compliance with specifications and other activities involved in the start-up of a plant. Supervise and coordinate engineers, designers and drafters assigned to project. Act as Marine Lead for Electrical discipline. Perform complex grounding and lightning protection calculations. Review and approve Lighting Calculations. Review and approve Panel Schedules, Main Electrical and Instrumentation Vendor coordination and document review. Design and review onshore/offshore umbilical systems. Maintain Electrical field Safety Representative (FSR-A) status for Canadian projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 10 years of experience in a related occupation. Position requires 8 years of industry experience with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. Position also requires experience in each of the following: LNG, gas processing, refinery, or petrochemical projects; on-site experience during construction; Service as a Task Lead (I.e., Substitution Lead or Area Lead) on at least one (1) mid to large-size project in excess of $300 Million; Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP, and MS Office Suite; Onshore/offshore Umbilical System Design; experience ensuring compliance of electrical systems on vessels according to Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas (BV), and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification; and experience using CDEGS software for complex electrical grounding and lightning protection calculations. Position also requires registration as a Canadian Professional Engineer (P.Eng) for any Canadian-based projects.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

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