Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (contract)
Technip Energies.com
Office
Houston, Texas, United States
Contract
About Us:
At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well-being is a top priority.
Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. If you share our vision of driving the transition to a low-carbon future and are eager to develop your skills for tomorrow, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
T.EN Workforce Solutions (TWS) is a proud member of the Technip Energies (T.EN) family, a leading Engineering & Technology company offering a full range of design, project management development and services, from early engagement to delivery.
TWS organization is a premier supplier of proven management, technical and skilled talent recognized for delivering valuable and sustainable personnel solutions to our clients in the energy, infrastructure, commercial, and resources industries.
On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer reporting directly to the Manager Electrical, Instrument & Controls to join our Electrical team based in Houston, TX..
About The Role:
Produces and supports the development of all types of Electrical deliverables on a project, including one-line diagram (overall & detailed) electrical power studies (load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protective relay coordination studies, etc.), electrical area classification drawings, three-line diagrams for HV substations, outdoor & indoor substation layouts, schematics and wiring design; lighting, power, grounding, and cable tray plan drawings, and specification of electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers and Switchgear in Petrochemical Plants.
- Lead and/or support a Team of Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers on PDP, FEED and Detail Engineering Projects
- Manage large packages such as HV substation or GIS
- Develops project scope of work for electrical engineering and design
- Monitors and advises Department Manager of major project changes
- Prepares detail design schedule milestones, staff loading schedules and man-hour estimates for engineering and design tasks
- Reports progress, updates schedules, manages staffing needs and hourly budget
- Establishes engineering and design concepts and data for scope assigned to group and assures technical accuracy and conformance to project requirements
- Prepares project scope deviations documentation as required
- Researches suitable solutions, estimated cost and timescales
- Train less experienced engineers
- Reviews vendor documents
- Independently evaluates the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria and systems to efficiently meet project objectives
- Applies standard engineering design tasks and exhibits a working knowledge of applicable codes
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of work
- Reviews and generates design data and/or deliverables from various inputs
- Performs the more sophisticated and complicated designs in accordance with established company standards
- Coordinates details and miscellaneous design criteria with other disciplines
- Supervises, checks and assists other electrical personnel in their assignments
- Prepares and /or supervises and checks documents and drawings as required
Starting Date: dependent on project
About You:
Catch this opportunity and invest in your skills development, should your profile meet these requirements.
- 15 years of Electrical engineering experience in Power, T &D, LNG, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture, Refining and/or Petrochemical Plant Engineering/Design
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- PE license in the state of Texas (preferred).
What’S Next?
At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting.
Together, let’s be part of the solution!
Inclusion Standards
In our continuous effort to develop and build a culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards. And you?
- We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought.
- We, collectively, have all the knowledge and solutions.
- We foster a caring environment where people are respected and able to share and be heard.
- We promote active listening to effectively make decisions and act.
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It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.
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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (contract)
Office
Houston, Texas, United States
Contract
October 10, 2025