Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

Electrical Engineer
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Direct Placement

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Position Summary & General Job Purpose

The ideal candidate for this role will provide essential electrical engineering support, contributing to technical leadership and continuous process optimization. They will play a crucial role in meeting the business objectives of the segment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating third-party engineering contracting services from the scope definition phase to the close-out document phase, ensuring minimal disruption to existing processes.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and findings through data collection, analysis, and trend summarization.
• Prioritize safety, review accident/incident reports, and participate in investigations as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and ensure accessibility for reference.
• Guarantee technical support for the project management group, from the feasibility study phase to the coordination of final acceptance tests, ensuring technical quality and accurate documentation after changes.
• Establish minimum technical requirements for equipment and system purchases or modifications, maintaining compliance with national, international, or corporate standards and incorporating emerging technologies when necessary.
• Lead, support, participate in, and contribute to improvement programs and project groups.
• Assist management in optimizing equipment quality, cost, availability, and performance.
• Coordinate and supervise personnel as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree/Certification Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Language/Proficiency Level: English / Advanced.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Providing technical support and consultancy to the management structure in the electrical and automation disciplines.
• Knowledge of power systems, NEC, NFPA 70E, design, and start-up of AC drive systems, design and programming of PLC and HMI-based control systems, and reviewing and developing P&IDs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.
• Supporting management in optimizing equipment quality, cost, availability, and performance.
• Ability to anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Proficiency in efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, including working effectively with professionals, operations personnel, and construction trades.

Other Details:

• Travel Requirements: Approximately 15%
• Bonus: 20%
• Relocation Package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corpus Christi, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person