Principal Electrical Engineer

Position : Principal Electrical Engineer (Controls & Power Systems)

Location : Houston TX

Duration: 12+ months - Contract to Full time

Core Skills Required to Perform the Role

• Electrical system design for mobile equipment

• Controls engineering (PLC/embedded controls, sensors, actuators)

• Power system design (power distribution, protection, grounding

• Ability to develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Design verification using empirical and analytical method

• Application of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, ISO, API as applicable)

• Risk assessment and risk mitigation planning

• Implementation of new technologies in electronic system design

• Strong technical documentation and design review skills

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring

Additional Requirements (Not Explicitly Listed in Posting – Confirmed & Added)

Technical & Professional

• Self-starter with ability to work independently under broad direction

• Detail-oriented, especially in design verification, safety, and documentation

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience contributing to intellectual property (patents, disclosures)

• Familiarity with Reliability, Health, Safety & Environment (RHSE/HSE) principles

• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives

• Ability to evaluate and manage technical and project risks

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience coaching and mentoring engineers

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to present technical concepts to internal and external stakeholder

• Capability to represent the company at professional societies and conferences

Education Requirement

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Preferred: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Required / Preferred Certifications

• SafeLand USA (commonly required for oil & gas environments)

• H2S Awareness (preferred/required depending on exposure)

• Electrical safety training (e.g., NFPA 70E) – preferred