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Kent Recruitment

Junior Electrical Designer

Location
Deer Park, United States
Category
Date Published
29/05/26
Status
Open
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Junior Electrical Designer to be based in Deer Park, TX.

Kent is seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Designer to join our Deer Park, TX office. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills within a supportive, team-oriented environment. You’ll work alongside experienced designers and engineers on industrial power distribution and substation design projects while gaining exposure to a wide range of electrical systems used in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of electrical design deliverables under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Prepare and update drawings such as single-line diagrams, motor schematics, wiring drawings, and layouts.
  • Assist with electrical layouts, including cable tray, lighting, grounding, and electrical room arrangements.
  • Perform basic design calculations (lighting, cable sizing, tray fill) with oversight from senior designers.
  • Support preparation of material take-offs (MTOs), bills of materials (BOMs), cable schedules, and panel schedules.
  • Participate in drawing reviews to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.
  • Assist in field verification and site visits to confirm drawing accuracy and collect data.
  • Collaborate with project teams and workshare offices to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in electrical design for industrial, Oil & Gas, or related facilities.
  • Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical design principles and industry codes.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling tools (e.g., AVEVA E3D, Smart Plant, or similar) preferred.
  • Eagerness to learn substation and power distribution design standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Communication:

  • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

  • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrates accountability and respect for project deadlines.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:
Location: Deer Park, TX
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: N/A
Contract type: Regular – Full-time
Experience level: 1 to 3 years
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