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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Power Systems Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, electronic, instrument control, or a related engineering discipline is required; a Professional Engineer license is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of applicable industry experience is required, with the title conferred based on relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes in the electric and power disciplines, including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, low voltage below 5 kV, and medium voltage from 5 kV to 15 kV.
  • Knowledge of designing power system facilities and equipment and of the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and good organizational skills.
  • Experience developing piping, instrument, and electrical diagrams.
  • Proficiency with applicable technical software such as Navisworks and Bluebeam.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • For the Engineer level, a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3–6 years of relevant job-related experience are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for capital projects during scope development, design, construction, and commissioning, and serve as the discipline subject matter expert to ensure projects comply with company standards, industry specifications, and federal regulations.
  • Execute engineering project deliverables for project managers in accordance with company standards, specifications, and expectations, working with project managers, engineers, designers, operations, and other internal staff to complete projects on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
  • Develop project deliverables with the design team, including schematics, load lists, one-line diagrams, and control schemes.
  • Ensure third-party engineering firms have current standards and specifications and produce deliverables that meet company expectations.
  • Perform detailed design and support installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment for pipeline and facility operations.
  • Review or update project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, and utility feeds, distribution, connections, contracts, and contract strategies.
  • Perform technical reviews of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and procedures.
  • Maintain working knowledge of applicable company engineering standards and other industry standards and specifications.
  • Diagnose customer problems and needs and recommend appropriate changes and solutions.
  • Develop multiple alternatives to address problems or situations while considering project cost and schedule impacts.
  • Prepare and support reviews of technical standards, specifications, and procedures for individual and company-wide projects.
  • Lead commissioning of power systems, panels, instrumentation, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
  • Build, maintain, and apply SKM electrical system models and arc-flash analyses; review power studies and evaluate load-flow values, short-circuit levels, arc-flash levels, electrification impact studies, and protective-device coordination.
  • Track time and productivity for project and process-improvement work activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct experience working for a third-party engineering firm is highly preferred.

About the Company

Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1995

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