Lead Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 100830

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Houston, TX, United States

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The Lead Electrical Engineer provides support to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of electrical engineers and designers.

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline.

In addition, the Lead Electrical Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and manages the team of electrical engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule

Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget

Develop the electrical work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan

Develop and maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution

Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary

Review and approve the electrical and layout design criteria documents

Review and approve the electrical engineering and design standards

Review and approve electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)

Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures

Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness

Assign work tasks (via approved engineering work packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality

Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings

Schedule, coordinate and participate in electrical design reviews

Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves

Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan

Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work

Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

BSc/B.Eng in electrical engineering

Registration as a professional engineer with an approved engineering institution or engineering council or other region equivalent

Minimum of ten years project engineering experience

Has experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment

Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives

Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work

A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline

Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies

Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project

Good understanding of Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the electrical practice

Thorough understanding of Hatch HSEC policy and standards

Strong leadership skills

Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s 3D data centric design systems

Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s engineering management systems

Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members

Experience in mentoring young professionals

Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects

Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline

Strong client focus.

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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What we offer you?

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.