Electrical Engineer - Offshore Projects

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking an Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical lead for electrical power system design on offshore fixed platforms, wellhead facilities, and production systems. This individual will provide senior-level technical direction across all project phases — from conceptual/FEED through detailed design, procurement support, construction, and pre-commissioning. The role requires independent engineering judgment, mentoring of junior staff, and the ability to interface directly with clients, classification societies, and regulatory authorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as Electrical Lead or Electrical Technical Authority on major projects, responsible for the technical quality, schedule, and budget of all electrical engineering deliverables.

· Develop and maintain project electrical design basis, specifications, and philosophies (power system philosophy, electrical safety philosophy, area classification philosophy).

· Lead the development of single-line diagrams, power distribution architecture, and emergency power strategies for offshore facilities.

· Perform and/or oversee comprehensive power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, harmonic analysis, transient stability, and protective device coordination using ETAP or equivalent.

· Familiarity to coordinate arc flash hazard analyses per IEEE 1584/NFPA 70E; develop arc flash labels and PPE requirements; present findings to operations and safety personnel.

· Design and specify medium-voltage (4.16kV–13.8kV) and low-voltage (480V and below) power distribution systems, including generator paralleling, bus transfer schemes, and load shedding strategies.

· Oversee hazardous area classification drawing development; ensure compliance with API RP 500, EI/IP 15 and IEC 60079-10 as applicable.

· Specify and evaluate major electrical equipment packages: turbine/diesel generators, Natural Gas Generators, power transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage switchgear/MCCs, VFDs, Solar panels, UPS systems, and battery systems.

· Lead or oversee cable engineering: sizing, routing, tray/conduit design, penetration schedules, and fire-stop specifications.

· Oversee grounding system design (equipment grounding, system grounding, lightning protection, static grounding) and coordinate with corrosion/cathodic protection engineering.

· Provide technical direction to mid-level and junior electrical engineers; review their calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and code compliance.

· Represent the electrical discipline in HAZOP, safety reviews, constructability reviews, and 3D model reviews.

· Interface directly with clients, client electrical engineers, classification societies (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's), and regulatory bodies (BSEE, USCG) on technical matters.

· Support proposals and cost estimation for electrical engineering scope on new project bids.

· Lead pre-commissioning planning for electrical systems: develop test procedures, witness generator testing, switchgear testing, relay commissioning, and system energization.

 

 

CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

· NFPA 70 (NEC) — comprehensive knowledge, especially Articles 500–506 (Hazardous Locations), 430 (Motors), 450 (Transformers), 480 (Batteries), 700/701/702 (Emergency/Standby Systems)

· API RP 14F, API RP 14G and API 500

PREFERRED Knowledge of:

· IEEE Applicable Electrical standards

· IEC 60079 and IEC 61892*

· 30 CFR 250 (BSEE Regulations) - electrical system requirements for OCS facilities

· UL, CSA, and ATEX/IECEx certification requirements for electrical equipment

VENDOR & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT

· Lead technical bid evaluations (TBEs) for all major electrical packages; make formal vendor recommendations to project management.

· Manage vendor document review workflows; mentor junior engineers on vendor review expectations and standards.

· Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for generators, switchgear, transformer packages, and MCC assemblies.

· Negotiate technical scope, deviations, and non-conformances with vendors and clients; ensure NCR resolution prior to shipment.

· Review and approve vendor O&M manuals, spare parts lists, and as-built documentation for project turnover packages.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Power Engineering from an accredited program.

· 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in oil & gas and/or offshore.

· Proven track record as Electrical Lead or Electrical Technical Authority on EPC or FEED projects.

· Expert knowledge of power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic analysis) and proficiency with ETAP or equivalent tools.

· Deep knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, and API RP 14Fas applied to offshore electrical design.

· Strong knowledge of hazardous area classification (NEC Division and IEC Zone systems) and appropriate equipment selection.

· Experience specifying and evaluating medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution equipment from major manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Schneider, GE, Caterpillar, etc.).

· Experience with electrical design tools

· Excellent client-facing communication skills; ability to present technical findings and lead design reviews.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred

· Experience with power generation studies: generator sizing, load shedding logic, black-start procedures, and islanded power system operation.

· Experience with subsea electrical systems (subsea power distribution, umbilical electrical cores)

· Experience with electrical heat tracing system design.

· International standards awareness (IEC 60079, IEC 61892, ATEX) for international project support.

Company Description

Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative

Company Description

Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.\r\n\r\nSpecialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative