Senior Power and Controls Engineer
$70 - $75 per hourTorrey Holistics
Senior Power and Controls EngineerContract: 12 months or longerLocation: Houston, TX (some travel possible)What your impact looks likeYou will be the technical lead overseeing electrical and controls design for expansion and maintenance capital projects delivered by third‑party engineering partners. You will ensure alignment with Company standards, industry codes, and project budgets and schedules while partnering closely with Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services.Day-to-day responsibilitiesOwn the performance of your assigned project area and its corporate financial impact.Coordinate and direct technical resources and external partners to implement practical, reliable solutions.Define and refine scope, schedule, capital estimates, execution plans, risk profiles, and supporting documentation for facility projects.Manage third‑party design deliverables against approved budgets and timelines.Review and approve drawings, technical reports, and material lists.Evaluate vendor quotes, produce technical assessments, and recommend selections on items such as turbine/compressor packages, equipment vessels, buildings, pipe, valves, and fittings.Provide field technical support through construction and commissioning.Capture lessons learned and fold them into future designs.Mentor junior engineers and lead departmental initiatives.Confirm that scopes comply with regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements via cross‑functional coordination.What you bringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.7+ years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience.Technical depth across120/208 V systems: lighting panels, lighting, and convenience outlets.480 V systems: MCCs/motor starters, motors, power panels, transformers, automatic transfer switches, generators.4160 V systems: switchgear, motor starters, synchronous motors, circuit breakers, relaying, metering.Cable/conduit sizing; starter/overload sizing; grounding; cathodic protection.PLC‑based control systems (Allen‑Bradley or equivalent), motor control circuits, electric/pneumatic valve actuators, PID loop controllers, Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD).Instrumentation: smart and analog transmitters (e.g., Rosemount, Honeywell), pneumatic gauges, and pressure/differential pressure/temperature transmitters.Our safety promiseIf you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!About WECTEC Staffing ServicesWECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer‑focused solutions—from high‑volume, cost‑effective staffing to niche technical placements—backed by best‑in‑class service. Our teams support technical and corporate roles across more than five countries. Explore opportunities within our global talent network.Pay and benefitsComprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits401(k) Savings PlanPaid Vacations for Qualifying PositionsWe are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $70.00 to $75.00.Apply and learn moreLearn more at here: careers.westinghousenuclear.comConnect with us on LinkedIn.Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics
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