Electrical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Electrical Engineer (Permian Power)

• Location: Midland, TX

• Focus: Electrical infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance to support growing power demand and reliability

Description

The Permian Power organization ensures the availability and reliability of power for drilling rigs, well completions equipment, gas compressors, and submersible pumps. The role is based on technical aptitude and supports planning, designing, building, and maintaining electrical infrastructure to meet growing business demands.

Responsibilities

• Interface with cross-functional teams to understand field development plans and develop load forecasts

• Manage multiple moderate-complexity electrical projects end-to-end: options analysis/selection, design, AFE management, procurement, drawings creation, construction support, commissioning support/start-up, and post start-up modifications

• Evaluate electrical transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure to determine appropriate modifications and new infrastructure required for supporting electrical loads

• Monitor, assess, and correct power quality issues through electrical infrastructure

• Perform root cause analysis on electrical related failures and provide guidance on corrective actions

• Work with external electrical service providers to ensure power availability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• 2+ years experience as an electrical power systems engineer designing or supporting medium and/or high voltage equipment in oil & gas, utility, mining, or manufacturing industries

• Strong analytical skills including understanding of power system concepts such as load flow, voltage regulation, harmonics, protective relay coordination

• Selection and specification of electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, switchgear, reclosers, protective relays, HV/MV power cables

• Project management experience including management of third party engineering firms

Benefits

• Pension Plan: automatic enrollment at no cost; monthly annuity in retirement for life

• Savings Plan: contribute 6% to 20% of pay; 7% match if contributing at least 6%

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Culture of Health programs and resources

• Employee Health Advisory Program: confidential counseling for you and your family

• Disability Plan: income replacement for illness/injury; automatic enrollment at no cost