Senior Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer – Project Development & Design

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Work Environment: In‑office only (no hybrid or remote option)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer with a strong background supporting facility design and execution. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing detailed electrical drawings, layouts, and documentation for power distribution systems, equipment installations, and construction packages. This role works closely with Electrical Engineers, project teams, and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and constructible designs.

Key Focus Areas

Candidates should have hands‑on experience designing and drafting within large‑scale oil & gas environments, including:

• Power Distribution (LV/MV/HV)
• Transformers & Switchgear
• Motors, Drives & MCCs
• Lighting & Grounding Systems
• Cable Routing, Tray Layouts & Raceway Design
• Control Panels & Field Instrument Integration
• Electrical Interfaces for Rotating and Static Equipment

Experience preparing or assisting with equipment specifications and design documentation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, grounding plans, lighting layouts, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D models, ensuring alignment with project standards and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support Electrical Engineers in preparing specifications, datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors to incorporate equipment details into design packages.
• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements (NEC, IEEE, API, etc.).
• Assist with design reviews, constructability assessments, and resolution of design issues during construction and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate revision control and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in electrical design.
• Demonstrated experience in large‑scale oil & gas projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant Electrical, SPI, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical design standards and drafting practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, vendor drawings, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

 

About Novetus Engineering LLC 

Novetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi-billion-dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.