Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy

Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Energy, Texas and Oklahoma

Halff has an opening for an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Energy practice in one of our Texas or Oklahoma office locations. This senior-level role provides a unique opportunity to offer strategic leadership and technical expertise while helping expand Halff's Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering presence across Texas and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of experience delivering I&E engineering projects in the Oil & Gas and/or Energy practice. This position offers long-term growth, leadership influence, and the opportunity for employee ownership in a people-first, employee-owned firm.

What you will do:

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to project stakeholders and leadership across Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering projects. • Manage multiple projects, including scheduling, resources, and quality control. • Lead projects, making technical recommendations and resolving complex design issues. • Lead planning, design, and evaluation of engineering systems, including Oil & Gas and Energy projects. • Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients, public officials, and multidisciplinary teams. • Develop cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor. • Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory criteria. • Perform site visits, inspections, and evaluations throughout design and construction phases. • Support business development efforts and mentor technical staff as needed. • Interface with utilities, vendors, and contractors to coordinate design and installations. • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team. • Support estimates and client presentations to help grow the business. • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. • Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices. • Supports operation managers and practice leaders in pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities. • Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice. • Manage budgets, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction. • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree. • Professional Engineer (PE) License. • 12+ years of I&E engineering experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or Energy. • Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools specific to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering in the Oil & Gas and Energy industry. • Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards. • Proven project management and leadership experience. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences. • Proficiency with industrial control systems, low voltage power, protective relays, switchgear, MCCs • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, API, AGA • AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; field/construction support experience preferred