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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Senior Electrical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCorpus Christi, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing electrical distribution systems in refining and chemical plants is required.
  • Familiarity with NETA ATS and MTS testing standards is required.
  • Familiarity with electrical testing equipment is required.
  • Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of gas-insulated, vacuum-insulated, and air-insulated breakers is required.
  • Relevant engineering or operations experience with 69 kV, 12.47 kV, 4.16 kV, and 480 V distribution systems is required.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Area Classification design and studies, including standards such as API RP 500 and NFPA 497, is required.
  • Knowledge of battery and UPS systems is required.
  • Knowledge of substation grounding studies and grounding grid layout is required.
  • Familiarity with industry electrical standards for equipment and design, including IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, API, ICEA, UL, and ASTM, is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and maintain control over current projects and responsibilities is required.
  • Good writing skills to produce reports, scope documents, and presentation materials are required.
  • Understanding of business drivers, management-of-change requirements, and construction workflow is required.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  • The employee must demonstrate adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and HSE policies and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, are required.
  • Relocation to Corpus Christi, Texas, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project discipline engineering support on project teams to help complete projects successfully and meet their objectives.
  • Apply experience in the design and operation of electrical systems in refining and chemical plants.
  • Oversee the design of substations and prefabricated electrical buildings.
  • Develop facility relaying and protective schemes and direct contractors in their implementation on projects.
  • Oversee the design and installation of medium- and low-voltage motors, switchgear, protective relays, transformers, adjustable-speed drives, and uninterruptible power supply systems.
  • Lead teams during startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, from DC systems and low voltage up to 69 kV, including motors, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relays, transformers, UPS, adjustable-speed drives, and distribution panels.
  • Work with operations on lockout/tagout, hot-work permits, and other site safety requirements to execute work safely.
  • Design electrical systems and equipment according to industry and company standards and industry best practices.
  • Oversee implementation and installation of proper grounding for electrical equipment.
  • Review electrical system studies, including short-circuit, load-flow, relay-coordination, and arc-flash studies, and recommend improvements.
  • Review equipment specifications, data sheets, and vendor data for new equipment and provide comments or recommendations.
  • Review Electrical Area Classification drawings and provide comments or recommendations.
  • Participate in factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for new electrical equipment.
  • Work with project teams to execute projects.
  • Partner with project managers and discipline managers to design and execute project plans.
  • Attend project team meetings and vendor review meetings.
  • Review designs for constructability in accordance with project requirements.
  • Use SKM or ETAP for power system studies as required.
  • Perform other reasonable, role-related tasks as assigned by a supervisor or management.
  • Observe the health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules of the company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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