Electrical Project Development Engineer

Houston, Texas Permanent USD165,000 - USD180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Project Development Engineer establishes the technical foundation of electrical infrastructure projects during the early stages of development. Working closely with Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams, this role develops conceptual engineering deliverables, defines project scope, identifies risks, and supports accurate estimating and successful project execution.
  • Work on critical infrastructure
  • Impact projects before execution

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of engineering, construction, testing, and maintenance services for electrical power infrastructure. Serving utility, renewable energy, industrial, and energy storage markets, the company delivers innovative, engineering-driven solutions for medium- and high-voltage systems. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety, and execution, they support projects across North America.

Job Description

  • Develop project design bases, engineering assumptions, design criteria, scope boundaries, and exclusions for project opportunities.
  • Prepare conceptual engineering deliverables, including:
    • Single-line diagrams
    • Equipment layouts
    • Bills of material (BOMs)
    • Equipment specifications
    • Technical datasheets
    • Procurement inquiry packages
  • Support estimating activities through:
    • Quantity takeoffs
    • Equipment selection
    • Labor and productivity assumptions
    • Schedule development inputs
    • Technical clarifications
  • Review client requirements, specifications, drawings, and site information to identify:
    • Technical risks
    • Scope gaps
    • Constructability concerns
    • Design uncertainties
  • Collaborate with estimators, project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and subject matter experts to develop complete project definitions and estimate-ready packages.
  • Apply engineering standards, company design practices, and established governance processes throughout project development.
  • Participate in technical reviews, proposal development efforts, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
  • Document engineering assumptions, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support project handoff activities by providing complete and well-documented development packages for detailed engineering and execution teams.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Electrical Project Development Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience supporting project development, conceptual engineering, estimating, proposal development, FEED/FEL activities, or EPC project execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop conceptual engineering solutions with limited supervision.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $180,000 annually.
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career development and advancement
  • Exposure to large-scale energy projects
  • Collaborative engineering culture
  • Growing organization with strong market presence
  • Paid time off and holidays



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079810

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079810
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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