Senior Electrical Engineer at Shell in Houston, TX

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Texas, United States of America Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: October 1, 2026 Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What’s the role 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. Accountabilities: Safety & Asset Integrity Demonstrate visible HSSE leadership through site visits, field engagement, and mentoring of operational personnel Promote compliance with Shell Life Saving Rules and electrical safety management systems Support establishment and assurance of Electrical Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work across the asset portfolio Provide technical oversight of electrical Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and associated performance standards Support incident investigations involving electrical equipment failures, electrical safety incidents (including arc-flash), protection system operations, and grid disturbances Drive continuous improvement in electrical integrity management and risk reduction programs Electrical Asset Management Develop, implement, and continuously improve lifecycle electrical maintenance strategies for: Generators, Power transformers, High-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, Protection and control systems, Excitation systems, UPS and DC systems, Balance of Plant electrical systems and Grid interconnection infrastructure Technical Support & Troubleshooting Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to site operations and maintenance teams on electrical equipment performance, reliability, and operational issues Lead troubleshooting activities during forced outages, trips, grid disturbances, and equipment failures Support emergency response and restoration activities for critical electrical events Reliability & Root Cause Analysis Lead and participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) involving electrical equipment failures Identify recurring reliability issues and develop cost-effective mitigation strategies Apply condition monitoring, diagnostic testing, and equipment health assessments to improve asset performance Grid Compliance & Power System Performance Support compliance with regional transmission operator (RTO), independent system operator (ISO), NERC, and local grid code requirements Provide technical oversight on: Generator performance testing Reactive power capability Power quality System stability Frequency response Grid interconnection requirements Protection & Control Systems Review and approve protection philosophies, relay settings, and coordination studies Support cybersecurity and reliability initiatives associated with ope