Principal Electrical Engineer
Amogy - Houston, TX
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Amogy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other 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 the recruiting process, please send a request to Specialist at Amogy | CleanTech Energy. Amogy is an innovative cleantech startup on a mission to unlock ammonia's potential as a clean energy source. We are deploying carbon-free energy solutions that leverage ammonia as an alternative fuel to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, including maritime shipping and stationary power generation. Join our dynamic team as we accelerate the commercialization of our technology and revolutionize the future of energy.As a Senior Electrical Engineer II, you will be responsible for developing, testing and validating electrical instrumentation and control solutions for chemical process equipment and facilities. This role covers detailed electrical calculation and design for reactor electrical power distribution, cable installations, conduit installations, cable tray installations, grounding systems, and wiring diagrams for sensors and actuators. You will produce Instrumentation deliverables such as Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Cable Schedules, Panel Layout & Wiring Drawings, Loop Drawings, Location Plans, etc., and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test and troubleshoot electrical power distribution, instrumentation and control systems for Amogy’s reactors and separation technologies.What You’ll Be DoingCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand electrical system requirements and develop electrical power distribution, instrumentation and control specifications to meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.Perform detailed electrical calculation and design for reactor electrical power distribution systems/equipment, cable installations, conduit installations, cable tray installations, and grounding systems in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer software.Develop electrical wiring diagrams for sensors (pressure transducers, RTD sensors, flow meters, liquid level switches, etc.) and actuators (air compressor, pumps, VFDs, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controllers, etc.).Develop instrumentation deliverables such as Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Cable Schedules, Panel Layout & Wiring Drawings, Loop Drawings, Location Plans, etc.Select, procure, configure, and test low-voltage and high-voltage instrumental devices and systems (sensors, actuators, air compressor, VFDs, electrical heaters, etc.).Specify the functions of low-power and high-power distribution systems and interface with contractors for system/cabinet builds.Design, assemble and test low-voltage and high-voltage cabinets, junction boxes and harnesses.Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for low-voltage, high-voltage and PLC control cabinets.Support testing facility electrical and control system commissioning and maintenance.Design and test interface circuits between instruments and PLC I/O modules.Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical systems and ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.Engage with external collaborators, including suppliers and manufacturers, to source and evaluate components, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality.Maintain and operate facilities to resolve electrical operational or performance issues, including commissioning and troubleshooting facility electrical systems, coordinating with vendors and/or third-party engineering companies while adhering to the corporate MOC policy.Minimum RequirementsBS in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related degree with 10+ years of professional experience in developing electrical/electronic, instrumentation and control systems.Experience selecting, configuring and testing electrical/electronic components and instruments (motors, air compressors, pumps, VFDs, heaters, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controllers, gas analyzers, etc.).Experience developing electrical wiring diagrams for sensors and actuators using commercial electrical schematic design tools (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic, Lucidchart).Experience generating Instrument Indexes based on P&ID and creating PLC IO mappings for instrument tags.Experience designing electrical schematics interfacing instruments with PLCs and IO modules.Experience designing single-line diagrams (SLD) for power distribution systems.Experience designing low-voltage and high-voltage enclosures and harnesses.Experience in R&D lab and commercial production facilities electrical system design, commissioning and maintenance.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong written and verbal communication skills and to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.Preferred Experience5+ years designing low-voltage and high-voltage electrical and instrumentation systems per NEC, IEC, ANSI, etc.10+ years designing electrical wiring diagrams for petrochemical or pharmaceutical processes.10+ years specifying, selecting, configuring and testing low-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment/instruments for petrochemical or pharmaceutical processes.5+ years designing and testing electrical circuits for motors, air compressors, pumps, heaters, solenoid valves, proportional valves, mass flow controllers, gas analyzers, etc.Experience selecting and testing Industrial PLCs and IO modules; configuring PLC IO modules and troubleshooting PLC-based systems.Working knowledge of SCADA and field bus protocols (CANBUS, J1939, PROFINET, EtherCAT, ModBus, etc.).Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on complex projects and generate high-quality engineering design documents.Summary / What We OfferBenefits: FSA and HSA, 401(k) with 5% company match, life insurance, flexible PTO, ancillary benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Open, supportive culture focused on drive and execution.Amogy is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-09-17