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Electrical Engineer III - Energy
The Woodlands, TX, USPosted 3 months ago
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Job Description
About the Position
Pond is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to join our growing Energy team.
This role will support a diverse portfolio of projects primarily focused on oil & gas and aviation fueling systems (military and commercial), with additional opportunities to contribute to renewable energy and utility projects.
The successful candidate will be a strong individual contributor within Pond’s Energy electrical team, supporting multidisciplinary projects across the planning, design, and construction phases. This position is well-suited for an engineer with 6–9 years of experience who is capable of executing electrical design tasks independently, contributing to technical problem-solving, and growing toward increased technical leadership.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
6–9 years of professional electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure
Working knowledge of IEEE standards, API guidelines, and NFPA 70 (NEC)
Familiarity with additional NFPA codes including NFPA 101, 407, 497, and 780; IBC familiarity a plus
Experience supporting electrical design for fueling systems, oil & gas facilities, industrial plants, or energy infrastructure projects
Proficiency with industry-standard tools including AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, and applicable vendor software
Experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical narratives
Ability to collaborate effectively with Electrical CAD Designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Experience interfacing with clients, plant engineers, operators, and contractors under guidance of senior staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Electrical Design & Engineering
Support electrical design for fuel terminals, LNG facilities, oil & gas midstream systems, compression stations, and aviation fueling systems
Develop and support low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, grounding and bonding, lighting, motor control, heat trace, and standby power systems
Assist with hazardous area classification reviews and compliant equipment selection and wiring methods
Apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements to develop compliant design deliverables
Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design narratives with review from senior engineers
Analysis & Documentation
Perform electrical calculations including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, and conductor sizing
Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, load lists, conduit and cable schedules, equipment layouts, and installation details
Coordination & Execution
Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, civil, structural, and I&C disciplines to ensure design alignment
Support controls and instrumentation interfaces, including PLC I/O diagrams, SCADA coordination, and motor starting methods (VFDs, soft starters, MCCs)
Review vendor submittals and packaged equipment under supervision of senior staff
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical coordination meetings
Construction & Project Support
Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, field verifications, and commissioning support
Communicate technical issues and design clarifications to project teams and clients as needed
Development & Growth
Provide redlines and technical input to Electrical CAD Designers
Support and mentor junior engineers and designers as appropriate
Contribute to proposal development, technical approaches, and project planning activities as requested