What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrical Engineer position at The Hunton Group?
Hunton Trane, a division of the Hunton Group in Houston, TX, is seeking to hire an Industrial Electrical Engineer. This role is responsible for engineering electrical power distribution, controls, and automation systems for industrial heating, cooling, and utility applications within prospective projects. The Industrial Electrical Engineer provides ongoing technical consultation to support sales and business development efforts, while collaborating closely with the project management team to successfully execute customer projects. This individual will also be responsible for developing comprehensive, value-driven electrical and control system solutions for industrial facilities, with an emphasis on power systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and industrial automation.
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Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive electrical design packages, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), grounding, lighting, and cable tray/raceway systems.
- Prepare, review, and maintain electrical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, load lists, panel schedules, equipment sizing calculations, and protective device coordination studies.
- Specify electrical equipment-including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and UPS systems-in collaboration with Hunton Trane project management, procurement teams, and vendors.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the design and construction phases, supporting installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, IEC, and project-specific requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, civil/structural, instrumentation, and controls) across the full project lifecycle.
- Review vendor drawings and submittals, identify and resolve technical discrepancies, and ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and client meetings as a technical representative.
- Support project execution through schedule coordination, cost tracking, and progress reporting.
- This is a full-time, office-based position located at the Hunton Trane office in Houston, Texas.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-10 years of industrial electrical engineering experience, preferably within an EPC or design-build environment.
- Demonstrated success delivering industrial or heavy commercial projects such as data centers, petrochemical facilities, power generation plants, manufacturing facilities, or water/wastewater projects.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment, protection systems, and industrial electrical standards.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, or similar power system analysis and design tools.
- Solid understanding of construction practices and field execution.
- EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or willingness to obtain licensure.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites and vendor facilities as needed (estimated less than 5%).