Project Engineer- Electrical
Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
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Job Description
BASIC PURPOSE
The Project Engineer – Electrical primary role is to provide engineering, planning, and project management for installations of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, Photovoltaic (PV) solar electric installations, and Distributed Energy installations for Love's Travel Stop and other third-party customers. This role will also assist as an electrical engineering resource for the installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling facilities, Hydrogen fueling facilities, and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. Manage phases of project execution including estimating, technical design, equipment procurement, construction technical guidance, and support project commissioning. Project Engineer will work with the Grants team, sales team, internal and external design firms, equipment vendors, and coordination of utility service providers. Active and continuing communication of project's status to all key stakeholders internally and externally to clients.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate new opportunities and develop preliminary design.
- Support business development and grant development as a technical resource.
- Develop preliminary station drawing in AutoCAD.
- Continually review product offerings in the industry and make recommendations on products to use.
- Maintain existing relationships with vendors and build new strategic relationships.
- Manage the internal and external Engineering and Design resources to support the development, engineering review and stamping of permit drawings, construction drawings, and as-builts.
- Review all project contracts to understand the processes/procedures and technical specifications to meet and exceed customer defined expectations.
- Assist the PM with the completion of AHJ applications for the submittal to local permitting agencies.
- Assist the PM with the completion of utility applications for projects.
- Review equipment submittals and provide feedback to PM(s) for all major equipment from external vendors.
- Support the PM(s) on meetings with the customers from an engineering and design prospective.
- Responsible for providing engineering sign off on all aspects of all applicable station designs.
- Provide timely response to the submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process related to engineering and design.
- Provide engineering and design support to the PM(s) with utilities, contractors, and the customer to reach acceptable technical, engineering and economic solutions.
- Participate in construction phase periodic site visits to identify, solve, and execute engineering and design RFI's to avoid project schedule and cost creep.
- Use of appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with clients, business units, service organizations, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate cooperation and collaboration while participating in a group or a team.
- Ability to facilitate and manage change and participate in the development of new internal processes.
- Establish a course of action for self and others to accomplish goals, utilize appropriate resources, following up by monitoring results and evaluating their effectiveness.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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