Staff Electrical Engineer

Now hiring! Electrical Engineer Staff

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Electrical Engineer Staff to join our Global Engineering team in Houston, TX

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Staff Electrical Engineer Lead within the Electrical and Instrument Design Expertise team, you will oversee electrical design activities across all phases of greenfield and brownfield capital projects for BASF Corporation.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing project scopes, preparing cost estimates, specifying and procuring electrical equipment, producing construction work packages, ensuring design quality, and providing technical support through startup and commissioning. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners to ensure successful project execution that aligns with BASF’s technical standards and business objectives.

A critical component of this position is the ability to develop, execute, and interpret electrical system studies, delivering clear, accurate, and detailed reports that support safe, reliable, and compliant system designs.

As a Electrical Engineer Staff, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical leadership for the execution of capital projects in chemical and petrochemical environments.
• Leading development of electrical scope, engineering deliverables, and specifications, including manhour estimates, material take‑offs, power system studies, and equipment selection.
• Executing and reviewing electrical system studies, ensuring NEC compliance, reliability, and remediation across BASF sites.
• Preparing cost estimates, performing technical bid evaluations, and supporting procurement activities to secure compliant and cost‑effective electrical equipment.
• Providing technical oversight during installation, testing, energization, startup, and commissioning, while supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting construction‑phase challenges.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including operations, maintenance, procurement, project engineering, vendors, and external engineering partners to drive aligned and efficient project execution.
• Driving innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions that enhance reliability and improve efficiency and predictability within the capital project design process.
• Communicating effectively across technical and project teams, contributing to project meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and value‑based engineering discussions.

If you...

• Hold a BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry.
• Have Capital Project execution experience, especially in the Electrical discipline areas.
• Are proficient with SKM Power Tools for Windows.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills with ability to lead business development activities along with cross-functional teams and lead workshops.
• Possess knowledge of electrical expertise (equipment and infrastructure) within industry (chemical preferred).
• Have prior experience working with Engineering Partners and teams with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Possess experience in leading efforts to identify and implement electrical improvements in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry.
• Have strong Customer Focus skills and Entrepreneurial mind set.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.