Senior Electrical Engineer
Quick Summary
Texas, United States of AmericaJob Family Group:Discipline Engineering Worker Type:Regular Posting Start Date:October 1,
Shell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team in Woodcreek, Houston, TX.
The Senior Power Generation Electrical Engineer reports to the Global Engineering Manager and is part of the central multidisciplinary engineering team supporting SRAMI's global asset base. This role has been established to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across electrical systems associated with gas-fired generation, renewable energy assets, substations, switchgear, protection and control systems, grid interconnections, and high-voltage infrastructure.
The successful candidate will provide lifecycle engineering support, technical assurance, and reliability leadership for electrical systems across the portfolio. The role will also support acquisition due diligence, project integration, contractor management, compliance assurance, and strategic improvement initiatives. Given the reliance on third-party Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers, significant experience in contractor management and technical governance is essential.
Shell Renewables Asset Management International (SRAMI) plays a key role in the asset management, operations support, and technical governance of a growing global portfolio of more than 2 GW of power generation assets, including gas-fired generation, onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Requirements
~1 min read- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional registration preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation, utilities, or industrial electrical systems
- Demonstrated experience supporting gas-fired generation facilities, combined cycle plants, renewable generation assets, or utility-scale power systems
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of one or more of the following: power system design and analysis, electrical protection systems, high-voltage equipment, generator and transformer technologies, electrical reliability engineering, and grid interconnection requirements and standards
- Experience managing OEMs, electrical contractors, and/or maintenance service agreements
- Significant contract set-up and management experience.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to operational and commercial stakeholders
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time
What We Offer
~3 min readThe base salary range for this position is $149,000 - $223,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.
From producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to biofuels, our retail sites and EV charging network, to marketing and trading electricity generated by gas plants, solar and wind power, we are one of the few countries where every Shell business is represented.
We are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and shareholders.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $149,000–$223,000 a year
- 35% above the $137,500 median for Electrical Engineer jobs on Jobera (693 salaries).
- Posted
- 23 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 24, 2026
- Last seen
- October 24, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 25%
- Scored at
- October 24, 2026
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