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Lead Electrical Engineer
Location(s)
Katy, Texas
Company
Optimized Process Designs
Career Field
Engineering
Job Number
194009
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Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer. This technical leader will be responsible for the engineering execution of HV/MV power infrastructure and substation projects delivered under lump-sum EPC contracts. This role serves as the technical owner from project concept through energization, driving design decisions that balance safety, reliability, constructability, cost, and schedule while supporting OPD's commitment to execution excellence.
Our Team
Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long-term value.
What You Will Do
Technical Leadership & Ownership
Electrical Power Systems Engineering
Support the engineering and design of electrical power systems for industrial facilities, utility interconnections, renewable energy projects, power generation facilities, transmission systems, and high-voltage substations.
Perform and review power system analyses including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, protection coordination, harmonic, insulation coordination, transient overvoltage, and reliability studies.
Develop and review electrical system deliverables including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay logic diagrams, control schematics, and equipment layouts.
Support specification, selection, and application of electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, breakers, protective relays, power distribution equipment, and associated infrastructure.
Support utility interconnection and grid compliance activities, including coordination with utilities, regional transmission organizations, and independent system operators.
High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Power Infrastruture & Distribution
EPC Integration & Project Delivery
Collaborate closely with project managers, construction, and commissioning teams to support integrated EPC execution.
Lead technical evaluations and define equipment strategies aligned with utility requirements, interconnection constraints, and project execution needs.
Provide ongoing engineering support during construction, testing, and energization phases.
Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and clients to support interconnection approvals, permitting, and compliance requirements.
Travel to project sites as needed, up to 15%.
Standards, Quality, & Compliance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
What Will Put You Ahead
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #LI-CG5
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