Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

At a glance

Position:Electrical Design Engineer

Primary locationHouston (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/26/2024

Job Number:R2048258

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

Dowis seeking anElectrical Design Engineerto join our team inHouston, Texas!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support projects valued at $10MM or greater. As a member of a multi-discipline, capital project design team, you will be responsible for the development and detailed design of electrical systems for Chemical Process Units. You will lead engineers, designers, and drafters to develop and assemble the construction contract packages in accordance with the project objectives.

With support from your peer/technical coach, you will learn and effectively apply the Dow design tools, work processes, Dow standards and best practices. Once familiar with Dow standards and work processes, you will be expected to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the required deliverables produced by the project electrical design team.

• Represent the electrical design team in project team meetings.

• Work closely with Design staff to coordinate, supervise, or develop the design of electrical plans, grounding, lighting, cable raceway systems, basic power distribution including low-voltage installations, low voltage distribution.

• Develop and/or review detailed equipment specifications, inquiry/order packages, job instructions, drawings, and installation details for construction contracts.

• Perform and/or review calculations for sizing low and medium voltage distribution equipment.

• Develop major electrical equipment specifications and work with the internal procurement organization and suppliers to execute orders.

• Development of the Electrical Single Line Diagrams, Meter & Relay One Line Diagrams, and Control Schematics.

• Perform and/or review all Power System Studies (Short Circuit, Load Flow, Protective Relay Coordination Studies, etc.) to insure appropriate equipment ratings.

• Define and document Protective Relay Settings.

• Provide electrical system commissioning and start-up support as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (IEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, BSS, Cenelec, etc..)

• Prior experience in the area of heavy industrial, petrochemical, refinery, or utility power systems engineering.

• Understanding of 3D Design Modeling Software

• Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical power equipment

• Working knowledge of MicroStation SE and/or AutoCAD.

• Strong initiative and team leadership capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal relationship and time-management skills

Note:This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.? You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ?Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ????Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by ~~~.

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