Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

Job Summary: This position is currently based in Freeport, TX, with plans to relocate to our headquarters in Downtown Houston in 2026. The role requires frequent travel to company facilities in Freeport and other off-site locations as needed. A valid, unexpired driver's license is required to perform the essential functions of this position. Mileage incurred for business travel will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Location / Travel Information: This position is based at our LNG Facility in Freeport, TX, and requires frequent travel to our headquarters in downtown Houston. Additional travel to other local off-site locations may be required as business needs dictate. The position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver's license at all times to perform the essential functions of the job. Out-of-town travel is less than 10%.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of power distribution within an industrial facility from 480V to 138kV
• Strong knowledge of large synchronous machines
• Provide engineering and technical expertise and apply advanced technical knowledge to identify electrical hazards, evaluate related risks, and assist in the development of effective risk control solutions at the company's operated assets
• Provide engineering and technical expertise during the development and/or revision of electrical-related standards, procedures, guidelines, and plans as required to meet industry standards or regulatory requirements
• Provide technical expertise for electrical incident investigations
• Develop and analyze electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, and arc flash
• Develop electrical safe operating and engineering practices at company assets that fully incorporate aspects of company electrical safety standards and NFPA 70E
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with an emphasis on monitoring and analysis for electrical systems for increased efficiency and reduced downtime between scheduled PMs and planned outages
• Develop complex electrical scope of work packages for the execution of electrical projects and/or multi-discipline projects
• Perform and lead root cause analysis and develop cross-functional bad actor programs
• Support maintenance with PM activities
• Develop and/or review technical reports
• Support timely and accurate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Engineering Service Requests (ESRs)
• Provide technical and commercial evaluations of engineering proposals and contracts
• Develop multidisciplinary Management of Change packages (MOCs) to ensure quality documentation and efficient approval and execution
• Develop condition-based monitoring programs for electrical assets
• Maintain interfaces with regulators and technical institutions
• Develop and manage complex contracting strategies and partnerships
• Develop and maintain internal design standards, design specifications, and provide input to approved vendor lists
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and entry-level engineers

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of Engineering systems, calculations, applications and operations methods and materials, and engineering application of computers
• Ability to comprehend design specifications, standards, and contracts
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to conduct efficient meetings
• Ability to develop comprehensive scopes of work

Education, Certification & Experience:

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum Experience Required: 15+ Years of Electrical Engineering Experience, 5+ years of experience in an operating industrial facility

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• Independently initiates and executes complex initiatives and drives breakthrough programs across multiple technical and business areas
• Recognized technical expert in the company
• Mentor to technical staff

Work Environment:

• Operates in a professional office environment within or outside of an industrial plant environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers with scanner and fax, and filing cabinets
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
• Possible exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits
• Possible exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes, and office equipment as necessary
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend, stand on a stool, or climb as necessary to perform these functions
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear
• The incumbent is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required
• Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• May be required to enter confined spaces
• May be required to work at elevated heights

HSE Roles & Responsibilities: Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.