About the OpportunitySolaris is seeking a dedicated Electrical Procurement Engineer to join the SPS team. This individual will own all electrical equipment procurement across our active SPS data center project portfolio, managing long-lead items and OEM relationships from our Houston base.
Essential Functions- Full procurement ownership for switchgear, transformers, breakers, and batteries across all active SPS projects
- Balance-of-plant (BOP) electrical procurement across 6 simultaneous sites
- Drawing review and management of supplier submittals
- OEM relationship management: ABB, E4A, ETI, SEL, Schneider, Eaton
- Interface with Salas O'Brien MSA to define procurement scope boundaries
- Long-lead order tracking and expediting across all active sites
Experience/Education- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field - preferred, not required. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
- 5-7 years experience in electrical equipment procurement, specifically with switchgear, transformers, breakers, or similar industrial electrical equipment.
- Electrical equipment procurement experience (switchgear, transformers, or similar)
- Familiarity with OEM procurement processes and supplier submittals
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Preference for candidates with data center, power generation, or industrial construction background
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.
Key Skills and Qualifications- Exceptional communicator - direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
- Total ownership mentality - proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
- Independent thinker - provides original thoughts and constantly asking "how can we do this better"
- Innovative thinker - willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
- Desirable teammate - impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
- Relentless - aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential
We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris "First in Service & Innovation" culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
- Career Progression
- Tuition Reimbursement
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.
