Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Baytown, TX 
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Posted 5 days ago
Job Description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

The primary responsibility as the Senior Electrical Project Engineer is to provide electrical engineering and project management for the preparation and execution of electrical portions of projects for chemical manufacturing facilities.

This is a full-time role that includes annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage, effective on your first day. This role also offers a flexible work schedule, working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remotely from home.

Major Responsibilities

  • Review and approve electrical requirements and develop documentation for configuration of electrical power distribution systems in conjunction with distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers.

  • Directs teams to analyze and define electrical requirements and to perform design of power distribution systems.

  • Participate in all preliminary and process safety reviews with particular emphasis on electrical and equipment, interlocking, alarming, safety systems, etc.

  • Directs designers, contractors, vendors, and technicians from conceptual design through construction and commissioning of power distribution systems.

  • Generate all hardware and software documentation required to procure, configure, test, install and maintain the process control systems.

  • Interfaces with other engineering disciplines, designers, operations, and maintenance personnel as necessary to achieve project objectives.

  • Responsible for cost and schedule within assigned area of responsibility.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 6 years of experience in chemical or industrial facilities electrical design and engineering or equivalent experience; OR

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of experience in chemical or industrial facilities electrical design and engineering or equivalent experience

  • The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

  • Willingness and ability to travel 20-40% of time when job assignment dictates;

  • Willingness and ability to work additional hours when job assignment dictates;

  • Willing to pursue advanced education (i.e. Master's Degree); other certifications, and training when job assignment dictates.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in SKM or ETAP software for load flow, short circuit and coordination studies;

  • Experience in providing field support and participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up of process control installations

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Good knowledge of safety system documentation, automation validation, quality assurance, etc.

  • Knowledge of process control strategies and systems

  • Excellent knowledge of low/medium/high voltage electrical systems, including protective relaying, arc fault and short circuit analysis, load studies, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, emergency generators, UPS's and variable frequency drives;

  • Strong computer hardware and software skills

  • Knowledge of relevant national and international standards in electrical distribution low/medium/high voltage (i.e., NEC, IEC, etc.);

  • Knowledge of project control skills including project planning, scheduling, cost control, and contract development

  • Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously;

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to interact with people at different levels of management, engineering and design, and with internal customers (e.g., engineering, maintenance, operations) and suppliers of electrical material and services;

  • Excellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members involved with engineering, design, check out, commissioning and start-up.

  • Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical and scope documents required for project execution

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YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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