Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE), Energy

Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE), Energy

Halff has an opening for a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join our growing Energy team out of our Texas or Oklahoma locations. The I&E Engineer will lead and support the design and execution of electrical power and instrumentation systems for midstream and upstream Oil & Gas and pipeline projects. This role combines technical design, project management support, and client interaction, with opportunities to mentor department personnel. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What will you do:

• Prepare engineering documents, drawings, plans, and specifications in coordination with Project Managers.
• Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control.
• Perform field visits to collect data, support construction, and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
• Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations.
• Develop equipment specifications and perform design reviews, calculations, and analysis.
• Support estimates and client presentations to help grow the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Supports operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proficiency with industrial control systems, low voltage power, protective relays, switchgear, MCCs
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, API, AGA
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; field/construction support experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and network architecture design
• Knowledge of hazardous area electrical classification

Personal Competencies:

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build client confidence and manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and learn
• Travel up to ~10%

The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:

• More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
• We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.
• Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
• Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.

Learn more about Halff's Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

The Halff Electric Distribution Services:

• Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering
• Distribution system analysis
• Voltage conversions
• Roadway-related relocations
• State, federal, and local permitting
• Standards development

Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; Long-term and short-term disability insurance; Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans); Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health Savings Account (HSA); 529 College Savings Plan; Flexible spending accounts (FSA); Employee Assistance Plan. Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.