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Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Power Distribution

Chemelex
United States, Texas, Houston
15375 Memorial Drive (Show on map)
Oct 06, 2026
Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Power Distribution Design Industrial Power Systems That Power Critical Infrastructure At Chemelex, your designs don't stop at the drawing board-they're built, commissioned, and put into operation at industrial facilities across North America. We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with experience designing low-voltage industrial power distribution systems who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to own projects from concept through commissioning. This is an opportunity to work alongside project engineers, construction teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver reliable electrical systems for mission-critical industrial facilities. Unlike traditional consulting roles, you'll remain engaged throughout the full project lifecycle, seeing your designs come to life in the field. If you're passionate about industrial electrical design, power distribution, and engineering solutions that have a direct impact on customers, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and execution of low-voltage industrial electrical power distribution systems supporting industrial heat trace and process facilities. You'll own electrical design packages from concept through commissioning while collaborating with engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and customers. Your responsibilities include: Design low-voltage (480V and below) industrial power distribution systems. Develop electrical deliverables including: Single-line diagrams Panel schedules Cable schedules Equipment layouts Raceway routing drawings Wiring diagrams Bills of Material (BOMs) Setpoint schedules Installation details Specify and select electrical equipment including: Switchboards Panelboards Motor Control Centers (MCCs) Transformers Circuit breakers Control panels Distribution equipment Industrial electrical devices Perform electrical engineering calculations including: Voltage drop Cable sizing Ampacity Conductor derating Raceway fill Review engineering drawings and customer specifications for compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, and internal engineering standards. Coordinate electrical designs with Project Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Engineering Management, and Procurement. Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation. Support procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities. Attend customer meetings to provide technical expertise and support project execution. Conduct occasional field visits to verify existing conditions, perform field walkdowns, and support commissioning activities. Assist in developing engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices. Support project schedules, technical documentation, and cost estimates throughout project execution. Utilize AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, SAP, and internal engineering tools. What You Bring We're looking for engineers who enjoy industrial electrical design and want to see their work move from concept to commissioning. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. 3+ years of experience designing industrial low-voltage power distribution systems. Experience preparing electrical design packages, including one-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, and panel schedules. Experience selecting and specifying electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, panelboards, MCCs, circuit breakers, and control panels. Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE, IEC, and industry engineering standards. Experience performing electrical calculations including voltage drop, cable sizing, conductor ampacity, and derating. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, construction, suppliers, and customers. EIT, PE, or interest in pursuing professional licensure. Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following industries: Oil & Gas Chemical Processing Petrochemical Mining Manufacturing Power Generation EPC / Engineering Consulting Industrial Automation Heavy Industrial Facilities Experience using: AutoCAD Navisworks Bluebeam SAP This role is ideal for Electrical Engineers with experience designing industrial low-voltage power distribution systems for manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, mining, chemical processing, EPC, or industrial automation projects. At Chemelex: We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything. Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities. Experts with empathy Explorer mindset Example for others Exceptional impact We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.