Project Engineer/Electrical Lead (RIE / PDC Buildings) La Porte or Houston, TX Contech is seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Electrical Lead to support and lead projects in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and energy industries related to E-Houses, Remote Instrument Enclosures (RIEs), Power Distribution Centers (PDCs), and electrical equipment buildings.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with medium-voltage switchgear/MCC, low-voltage switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS/DC systems, HVAC coordination, lighting, grounding, fire & gas systems, and vendor document review. This role requires the ability to support projects from proposal and estimating through engineering, procurement, fabrication, FAT, and site support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer performs a wide range of duties including some or all the following:

• Lead the engineering, design, estimating, procurement support, and execution of E-House, RIE, PDC, and electrical building projects up to 15-34.5kV.
• Develop and review technical requirements for MV switchgear, LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, UPS systems, DC systems, panelboards, lighting, grounding, HVAC, and fire & gas systems.
• Prepare and review electrical one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, grounding plans, lighting layouts, panel schedules, and interconnection drawings.
• Specify major electrical equipment and prepare technical RFQs for vendors/OEMs.
• Review vendor quotations, technical deviations, drawings, datasheets, BOMs, and approval packages for compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Perform or coordinate electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, motor starting, and power factor studies using ETAP, SKM, or similar software.
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, technical clarifications, equipment selection, budgetary estimates, exclusions, assumptions, and schedule input.
• Estimate engineering hours and support development of TIC estimates for PDC, RIE, and E-House projects.
• Coordinate with third-party civil/structural engineering firms for building design, foundation design, structural steel, platforms, stairs, and code compliance.
• Coordinate and supervise multi-discipline projects, including, but not limited to I&E Engineering and Design, Control Systems Engineering and Design, Fabrication, and Field Construction.
• Assist on proposal development and define the scope of the project in collaboration with management and technical leads.
• Assist the Project Manager in determining the resources (time, budget, equipment, etc.) required to complete projects.
• Assist on developing a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Review the project schedule and budget with management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule and budget as required.
• Assist in contracting qualified personnel to work on projects as required.
• Execute projects according to the project plan.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary, to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Establish communication to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization, regarding the progress of the project.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project and client standards.
• Write reports on the project for management.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
• Assist with project closeout, lessons learned, and technical documentation.

Requirements:

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• BS in engineering required.
• PE license is preferred; EIT is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as Project Engineer or Project Lead, related to RIE/PDB building projects.
• 5+ years of experience estimating E-Houses, RIE&PDC building.
• 15+ years of experience working in the energy & oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software products (Word, Excel, Project, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Strong experience with MV switchgear, LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS/DC systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, approval packages, datasheets, BOMs, technical exceptions, and specification compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including

NEC, NFPA

70E, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, and local AHJ requirements.

• Experience with major electrical OEMs such as Schneider/Square D, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Powell, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or similar.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.

Working conditions are as follows:

Position Type:

Full Time.

Standard Hours:

Monday

• Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Overtime:

Occasionally, paid at straight time rate.

Range:

Permanent.

Travel:

Maximum of 25%.

Compensation:

$65.00

• $85.

00 per hour

Pay:

$65.00

• $85.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

estimating E-Houses, RIE&PDC building: 5 years (Required) working in the energy & oil and gas industry: 10 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person