Electrical Engineer

ExxonMobil • Midland, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The ExxonMobil Permian Power Team is responsible for ensuring the availability and reliability of power to support our growing electrical load base that includes drilling rigs, well completions equipment, gas compressors, and submersible pumps. We own and operate electrical substations and transmission/distribution infrastructure to support this load base. Achieving our objectives within the Permian Power Team is critical to support ExxonMobil’s growth plans as well as our corporate commitments to achieving net zero greenhouse gasses. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Permian Power organization in Midland, TX. The role will be based on technical aptitude and will play a key role in planning, designing, building, and maintaining the electrical infrastructure to meet our growing business demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5-10 years experience as an electrical power systems engineer designing or supporting medium and/or high voltage equipment in the 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, etc.
• Selection & 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
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, attention to details, and proactiveness

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of ERCOT and/or SPP grid design, operation and capabilities
• Leadership roles in operational or technical organizations with focus on electrical design, projects, or reliability
• 3+ years experience creating and/or managing electrical software models (e.g. (Milsoft WindMil, ACSELERATOR, PSCAD, ETAP, and/or SKM Power Tools)
• Understanding of microgrids, cogeneration and renewable energy sources
• Field based construction and/or operations experience
• Experience in Permian based oil & gas operations

Responsibilities

• Interface with cross functional teams to understand field development plans and develop load forecasts.
• Manage multiple projects with moderate complexity.
• Engineering support will include 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 the electrical infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical related failures and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Work with external electrical service providers (e.g. Oncor, AEP, & Xcel) to ensure power availability.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan with Company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level