Hybrid Staff Electrical Engineer

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About the role

  • Staff Electrical Engineer overseeing electrical design activities for capital projects at BASF. Focusing on technical leadership, project scopes, and collaboration across teams in chemical and petrochemical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee electrical design activities across all phases of greenfield and brownfield capital projects for BASF Corporation
  • Develop project scopes, prepare cost estimates, specify and procure electrical equipment, produce construction work packages, ensure design quality, and provide technical support through startup and commissioning
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners to ensure successful project execution
  • Develop, execute, and interpret electrical system studies, delivering clear, accurate, and detailed reports that support safe, reliable, and compliant system designs
  • Provide technical leadership for the execution of capital projects in chemical and petrochemical environments
  • Lead development of electrical scope, engineering deliverables, and specifications, including manhour estimates, material take‑offs, power system studies, and equipment selection
  • Execute and review electrical system studies, ensuring NEC compliance, reliability, and remediation across BASF sites
  • Prepare cost estimates, perform technical bid evaluations, and support procurement activities to secure compliant and cost‑effective electrical equipment
  • Provide technical oversight during installation, testing, energization, startup, and commissioning, while supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting construction‑phase challenges
  • Drive innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions that enhance reliability and improve efficiency and predictability within the capital project design process
  • Communicate effectively across technical and project teams, contributing to project meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and value‑based engineering discussions.

Requirements

  • Hold a BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry
  • Have Capital Project execution experience, especially in the Electrical discipline areas
  • Are proficient with SKM Power Tools for Windows
  • Have strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills with ability to lead business development activities along with cross-functional teams and lead workshops
  • Possess knowledge of electrical expertise (equipment and infrastructure) within industry (chemical preferred)
  • Have prior experience working with Engineering Partners and teams with diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Possess experience in leading efforts to identify and implement electrical improvements in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry
  • Have strong Customer Focus skills and Entrepreneurial mind set.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Job title

Staff Electrical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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