Electrical Engineer - Utility Distribution Power Systems - Oil and Gas

Atwell, LLC•Atwell, TX

8d•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will support industrial, utility, and oil & gas projects throughout North America with a focus on power system studies, utility distribution engineering, substation support, and detailed electrical design. This role is intended for a strong mid-level engineer who can execute assigned engineering deliverables with limited supervision while collaborating directly with clients, utilities, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred
2 - 6 years of relevant electrical engineering, utility engineering, industrial power systems, consulting engineering, or oil & gas experience
FE/EIT is preferred; progress toward PE licensure is strongly preferred
Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software
Preferred exposure to PSS/E, similar transmission planning and power system analysis tools
Knowledge and familiarity with medium-voltage and low-voltage power systems; experience with distribution, transmission, substation, or industrial power systems preferred
Utility distribution experience, including exposure to overhead and underground distribution systems, utility standards, and utility coordination
Exposure to protective relaying, relay coordination, SEL relays, substation systems, or utility interconnections is preferred
Previous interactions with clients, customers, contractors, utilities, vendors, and other project stakeholders
Ability to assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments, meetings, and project deliverables
Ability to execute assigned engineering tasks with limited supervision while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
Ability to travel up to 25% across states for field work, client meetings, commissioning, and project support as needed
Possesses effective written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a full-time remote work environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering and design activities for industrial, utility, and oil & gas facilities, including medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies using ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, or similar software, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and related studies.
Develop and maintain power system models, validate study results using engineering judgment, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for clients and project teams.
Support medium and high voltage T&D projects, including overhead and underground distribution systems, utility coordination, distribution upgrades, transmission studies, and construction package development.
Support substation, relay, and protection-related engineering activities, including relay coordination, protective relay settings, and control and relaying schematics under the direction of senior engineers.
Develop electrical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, studies, RFIs, and construction packages.
Coordinate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
Participate in client meetings, communicate technical findings, document action items, and support engineering decisions through clear written and verbal communication.
Support projects from preliminary design through detailed design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction deliverables with oversight from senior engineering staff.
Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, startup support, and commissioning support as required.
Check the work of designers, drafters, and field personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
Understand and apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and utility standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services