Senior Electrical Power Engineer | Oil & Gas | Industrial Systems
Company: Confidential Recruiting Partners
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our client is seeking an
Engineer V to support large-scale industrial electrical systems
across a major energy operator. This role requires deep practical
experience in power engineering, electrical reliability, grounding,
and system troubleshooting within natural gas, pipeline,
petrochemical, or similar heavy industrial environments. You will
serve as a senior technical authority for electrical engineering
design, maintenance, and reliability programs. The position
supports project execution, technical services, and enterprise?wide
electrical system performance. Independent decision?making is
valued, and your work will directly influence safety, reliability,
and operational continuity. No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation
Assistance Contract Duration: 6 months | W2 Locations: Houston, TX
or Tulsa, OK | Hybrid (4 days onsite/1 day remote) Requirements:
Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and internal safety policies.
Lead complex engineering tasks and guide teams on projects with
major scope and business impact. Develop, interpret, and implement
electrical standards, specifications, and engineering practices
(e.g., grounding design, electrical area classification) Provide
expert technical leadership on electrical design, maintenance
strategies, and reliability improvements for HV/MV systems. Conduct
advanced power system studies, including short?circuit, arc flash,
load flow, protective device coordination, harmonics, voltage drop,
transient motor start and power factor correction. Diagnose complex
electrical issues and provide technical guidance to field engineers
and operations teams. Evaluate engineering packages for compliance
with codes, standards, and project objectives. Develop and optimize
preventative maintenance programs for electrical equipment and
systems. Deliver technical presentations and support
cross?functional teams on compliance, training, and improvement
initiatives. Support resource planning and ROI considerations for
major engineering initiatives. Influence business and industry
trends through subject?matter expertise in power engineering.
Qualifications/Must -Haves: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and
general PC skills. Strong experience in technical and engineering
documentation. Hands?on experience with electrical grounding
systems and protective relays. 15 years of electrical engineering
experience in natural gas, petrochemical, pipeline, or heavy
industrial environments. Strong background in power systems,
including design, analysis, and troubleshooting. Deep understanding
of electrical system reliability principles and maintenance best
practices. Experience with electrical system operation,
maintenance, and engineering design activities. Bachelor's degree
in Electrical Engineering or related field (Engineering Technology
accepted) Preferred Skills: Experience with ETAP or similar power
system modeling tools. Project management experience in industrial
or energy environments. Experience mentoring engineers or
supporting multidisciplinary project teams. Active Professional
Engineer (PE) license in Electrical/Power (preferred but not
required)
Keywords: Confidential Recruiting Partners, Pasadena , Senior Electrical Power Engineer | Oil & Gas | Industrial Systems, Engineering , Houston, Texas
