Texas, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Discipline Engineering
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 6, 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
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