Job ID: 11401
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 11/07/2025
Job Description
Location: Houston, TX
Description
As a Lead Onshore Electrical Designer you will lead a team of designers on projects. In this position, you will be responsible for executing projects with minimal supervision. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of applicable codes, good design practices and basic design fundamentals to lead projects. You will be expected to have an understanding of project execution. You will report to the department manager.
Description of Responsibilities:
Perform the following activities with limited supervision:
- The overall lead for onshore design concepts on the project.
- The review and maintenance of electrical One-Lines.
- The review and maintenance of electrical equipment within a 3D model using E3D/PDMS or CADWorx.
- The preparation of location plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable schedule.
- The assignment or creation of installation details.
- The design coordination effort with the lead engineer, instrumentation discipline, and structural discipline.
- The field verification of the project scope.
- The review of vendor documents to ensure specifications and project requirements are met.
- The review of mechanical equipment packages.
- The gathering and distribution of information with the electrical team and other project disciplines.
- The verification of the design throughout all design deliverables.
- The management of electrical scope changes.
- The preparation of material total installed cost estimates.
- The approval of the electrical design deliverables for the project.
- The mentorship of younger designers.
Qualifications / Skills:
Qualifications / Education requirements specific to this role:
- 8+ years of applicable onshore lead design experience
- Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology or related field
- Experience and proficiency in software tools such as E3D/PDMS and AutoCAD
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of NEC, API RP 14F, and API RP 500 is preferred
