Qureos

FIND_THE_RIGHTJOB.

Electrical Engineer

Houston, United States

Electrical Engineer – Power Generation (Gas Turbines)

90 contract to direct hire

Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Experience Level: 5–20 Years

Location: Houston TX or Denver CO


Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in the Power Generation Industry , especially Gas Turbine Generators ? Do you bring a solid track record, excellent communication skills, and hands-on expertise in medium voltage systems and power system analysis tools like SKM or ETAP ? If so, we want to talk to you.


Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate electrical engineering for large industrial projects in:

  • Midstream gas processing
  • Petroleum refining
  • Petrochemical
  • Upstream oil & gas industries

Apply design expertise in:

  • Medium and low voltage power distribution
  • Grounding & lighting systems
  • Motor controls and variable frequency drives
  • Equipment specification and selection

Conduct detailed power system studies:

  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Relay coordination
  • Motor starting
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Collaborate across disciplines including engineering teams, project managers, equipment vendors, and clients.


Technical Skills & Tools

  • Proficiency in SKM PowerTools, Arc Flash, or ETAP for power system modeling
  • Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and API standards , especially related to hazardous areas

Design experience with:

  • Power cable schedules
  • Cable tray & duct bank design
  • One-line diagrams
  • Grounding & lighting systems
  • MCC, UPS, control panels, transformers, and VFDs
  • Arc-flash and electrical system studies


Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Required)
  • 5–20 years of industry experience, ideally in Gas Turbine Power Generation
  • Strong work history with proven leadership or project contributions
  • Experience in Electrical Substation Design (a plus)
  • Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

© 2025 Qureos. All rights reserved.