Staff Electrical Engineer (Oil, Gas & Chemical)

Post Date

Mar 27, 2025

Location

Kansas City,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

64114
US
Jun 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

KCM-771719

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

As a staff electrical engineer, you will apply your knowledge of industrial electrical system design requirements, design deliverables, project schedule, and leadership skills to work with teams of engineers and designers.

As a staff electrical engineer you will participate in projects from conceptual planning, feasibility analysis, and front-end engineering design (FEED) estimates, through detailed design, construction and startup. The staff electrical engineer must be able to follow instructions effectively, delegate effectively, mentor effectively, provide leadership, guidance, training, and instruction to less experienced engineers.

Duties include:

· Have knowledge of API, NFPA 70, 70E, NEMA, PIP, and other industry standards

· Evaluate client requirements and author clarifications and exceptions to RFPs, design basis documents, project execution plans and electrical scopes of work.

· Preparation of electrical studies including: electrical system load studies, short-circuit analysis, relay coordination, arc flash studies, motor starting system dynamics, harmonics analysis, ground fault analysis, and other calculations as required.

· Have working knowledge of SKM or ETAP electrical system modeling software packages.

· Help develop and refine electrical department procedures and specifications.

· Meet and correspond with clients and vendors

· Design and retrofit 15kV, 5kV, and 480V electrical systems

· Manage a cable schedule by interacting with controls engineers

· Write specs to purchase electrical equipment

· Travel to the project site during construction to answer questions

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET Accredited Program
Experience within Oil, Gas, Chemical OR Energy OR Pulp & Paper OR Water Industry
4 to 6 years industry experience
Cable tray instillation, cable pulling, cable testing etc.
Working with Design and retrofit 15kV, 5kV and 480V Electrical Systems
Knowledge of API, NFPA 70, 70E, NEMA, PIP and other industry standards

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Passed FE or obtained EIT
Working knowledge of SKM or ETAP modeling software
Electrician or Electrical experience in the field
(Can count towards years of experience)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.