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Origis Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$106K - $138K/yr

Evaluate inverter technologies, control modes, and electrical system configurations for applicability, performance, and risk across the portfolio. * Provide technical review and guidance on ...

NTG Staffing

Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

New Tech Global is currently seeking a Electrical Engineer for an oil and gas client in Houston. No ... Support electrical system design for low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure within mission ...

Meta

Electrical Subject Matter Expert

El Paso, TX

$114K/yr

Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our systems operate to meet the demands of our ... Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When ...

RimePro Inc

Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

$100K - $160K/yr

Design electrical systems for assigned projects, including lighting, power, fire alarm, emergency power, and technology systems. * Perform engineering calculations and produce accurate AutoCAD and ...

TekSky

NPD Electrical Engineer II

Dallas, TX · On-site

Experience with HVAC systems, control systems, or similar technologies is a plus * Proficiency in electrical CAD software and simulation tools is an advantage

Origis Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

Evaluate inverter technologies, control modes, and electrical system configurations for applicability, performance, and risk across the portfolio. * Provide technical review and guidance on ...

Origis Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

Austin, TX

$106K - $138K/yr

Evaluate inverter technologies, control modes, and electrical system configurations for applicability, performance, and risk across the portfolio. * Provide technical review and guidance on ...

Cummings Electrical

Electrical Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... combination of technology with our operational principles. We are looking for an Electrical ... Recent college graduates are welcome to apply. * Assist electrical engineers with electrical system ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical system technology in Texas is $91,608.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,900.00 and $113,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electrical System Technology vs Electrical Engineering?

AspectElectrical System TechnologyElectrical Engineering
CredentialsAssociate degrees, technical certificationsBachelor's or higher degrees in electrical engineering
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, manufacturing, maintenance settingsDesign, research, development, and testing environments
Industry UsageApplied technical roles in various industriesDesign and innovation roles in engineering firms
Common Search IntentPractical skills, certifications, technician rolesTheoretical knowledge, design, and analysis

Electrical System Technology focuses on practical skills, certifications, and technician roles in industrial and maintenance settings. Electrical Engineering emphasizes theoretical knowledge, design, and development, often requiring higher degrees. Both fields serve different career paths but share foundational electrical principles.

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Senior Electrical System & Maintenance Manager

VoltaGrid

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX
FLSA CLASS: EXEMPT
Position Summary: The Sr. Electrical Systems and Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of all electrical systems within mobile and stationary operations. This role leads maintenance personnel, manages preventative and predictive maintenance programs, ensures regulatory compliance, investigative lead on root cause analysis of failures, and drives continuous improvement in system reliability and uptime.
The Sr. Electrical Systems and Maintenance Manager serves as the technical authority for maintenance and troubleshooting of failures related to medium- and low-voltage systems, protection relays, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, transformers, instrumentation and controls, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for management of the change process for engineering design modifications, deployment of software, PLC changes,electrical protection, changes to safety protection systems.
Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce a strong electrical safety culture.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70/70E, NEC, IEEE, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure completion of arc flash studies, labeling, and PPE programs.
  • Enforce LOTO procedures and electrical switching protocols.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Maintenance Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices.
  • Administer maintenance intervals for switchgear, breakers, transformers, relays, VFDs, motors, and alternators.
  • Use company CMMS systems to track work orders, asset history, and performance metrics.
  • Monitor electrical system health using thermography, power quality analysis, relay event data, and condition monitoring tools.

Operations Support
  • Provide technical support for troubleshooting medium- and low-voltage systems.
  • Participate in commissioning and startup of new electrical equipment.
  • Coordinate outages, shutdowns, and planned maintenance windows.
  • Support emergency response and rapid fault diagnosis.

Team Leadership
  • Supervise and develop electricians, technicians, and contractors.
  • Continue development of training plans and technical development programs.
  • Conduct performance reviews and workforce planning.
  • Manage staffing schedules and on-call rotations.

Asset Reliability & Performance
  • Monitor KPIs including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost per MW (or per production unit).
  • Identify failure trends and implement root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Lead capital improvement projects and lifecycle replacement planning.
  • Support energy efficiency and power quality improvement initiatives.

Budget & Vendor Management
  • Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets.
  • Forecast capital expenditures for electrical upgrades and replacements.
  • Evaluate and manage service contracts and vendors.
  • Ensure spare parts inventory optimization for critical components.

Other Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7-10+ years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
  • 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong knowledge of: Medium-voltage systems (5kV-35kV), switchgear and protective relays, power distribution systems, Motors, VFDs, MCCs, transformers and grounding systems, instrumentation and controls for process equipment, data communication systems and protocol.
  • Experience with CMMS platforms.
  • Working knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.
  • Ability to manage high-pressure operational environments. Excellent communication skills (technical and executive level).Strategic planning and reliability mindset. Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Electrical failure diagnosis and root cause analysis
  • Industrial setting with exposure to high-voltage equipment.
  • Ability to travel between multiple sites.
  • On-call availability for emergency response.
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments and variable weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • NETA certification.
  • Experience with:Power generation systems, Protection relays (SEL, ABB, GE Multilin, etc.), Generator synchronization and paralleling, SCADA and PLC systems

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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