Brightsmith · 6 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBrightsmith is collaborating with an innovative clean technology company that is transforming conventional power plant methods. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide expert technical guidance and hands-on engineering leadership for nuclear plant operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Emily Hart
Responsibilities
Deliver expert technical support for engineering analysis, program development, and implementation
Offer guidance to resolve equipment and system challenges efficiently
Oversee engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring accurate configuration management
Apply engineering principles to assigned tasks, ensuring alignment with design criteria, codes, and industry standards
Conduct independent research and technical reviews to support ongoing programs
Recommend equipment, design improvements, or techniques to enhance performance, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements
Provide comprehensive electrical and I&C engineering support, including high- and low-voltage power distribution, generator protection, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and field instrumentation
Review and validate design drawings, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and control logic
Evaluate vendor documentation for electrical and I&C equipment and collaborate with OEMs
Guide site construction teams on installation practices, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks
Ensure compliance with design specifications, safety codes (NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC standards
Lead commissioning efforts for electrical and I&C systems, including cold/hot loop checks, system energization, instrument calibration, functional tests, and generator synchronization with protection relay verification
Work closely with start-up teams to ensure proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or a related discipline
5–10 years of experience in electrical and I&C engineering within power generation, including a minimum of 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants
Proficiency in interpreting and troubleshooting P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or a related discipline
Company
Brightsmith
Brightsmith was founded in London in 2019 by Tommy Bright, Jenny Gladman, and Adam Smith, three people united by a clear mission: to play an active role in building a cleaner, more sustainable world for their children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase