Senior Electrical Engineer - MC & I, Oil and Gas

About the Position

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

This opportunity is only available to candidates located within the Odessa/Midland, TX area. Candidates can work remotely from this geographical location.

 Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling as they relate to Substations and other power projects
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis and other related studies. Employee should create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results.
• Develop protective relay settings. Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as well as other commissioning activities
• Provide occasional field assistance and troubleshooting
• Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings in-person and remotely
• Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
• Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.
• Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders
• Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards while showing strong judgement
• Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
• Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
• Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
• Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is required; PE preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution
• Base knowledge of Protection & Control Schemes
• Knowledge and familiarity with substation electrical design
• Proficiency with power system studies software such as PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM
• Previous experience coordinating and managing projects with key clients, customers, contractors and others
• Familiarity with the Oil & Gas market sector
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings both remotely and in-person
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Pay Range - $125,000 - $175,000 base, + benefits, + year end bonus. 

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

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