Electrical Engineer

Devon Energy•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Staff Electrical Engineer works under general supervision on concurrent electrical projects, managing schedules, budgets, and resources. The role collaborates with engineers, field operations, and EHS staff on distribution projects and the safe, efficient design and operation of company-owned power infrastructure, including overhead and underground systems. Responsibilities also include forecasting electricity consumption, coordinating with utility companies to secure power supply, interpreting power system models, improving power quality, and planning electrical substations. The engineer produces electrical drawings for review by senior electrical engineers and assesses field failures, identifies root causes, communicates findings to operations, and provides routine engineering support for existing infrastructure and facilities. The role uses acSELerator software to program SEL relays and reclosers and applies applicable electrical codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline, or commensurate work experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of API 500, NEC Code, and associated electrical codes.
Skills in electrical codes, automation control systems, electrical equipment, energy forecasting, electrical power system software, electrical drawing, electrical system troubleshooting, electrical safety compliance, and signal processing.
Competencies in oral and written communication, results orientation, active learning, digital literacy, and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is preferred.
Experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage concurrent electrical projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with engineers, field operations, and EHS staff to develop distribution projects and design packages for overhead and underground infrastructure.
Forecast electricity consumption for specified geographic regions to support field planning and resource allocation.
Coordinate with utility companies to secure sufficient power supply for upcoming loads.
Interpret electrical power system models and troubleshoot potential issues.
Use capacitor banks, regulators, and reclosers to improve power factor, system efficiency, and power quality.
Assist with planning electrical substations, including their design, construction, and management.
Produce electrical drawings for review by senior electrical engineers.
Assess electrical system field failures, program SEL relays and reclosers using acSELerator software, identify root causes, and communicate findings to operations.
Provide routine engineering support for existing infrastructure and facilities.
Ensure electrical projects and infrastructure comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.