Electrical Engineer

Tallgrass•Lakewood, CO

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise to support the operation and maintenance of natural gas, crude oil, CO2, and water pipelines and facilities. This role involves orchestrating and overseeing various electrical safety efforts, coordinating installations, supporting standardization, reviewing vendor drawings, and ensuring consistency with company and industry standards. The engineer will also specify key electrical equipment, provide expertise for new project designs, and ensure facility electrical drawings are accurate and up-to-date. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of people, maintaining ethical conduct, and dependable attendance with the ability to work non-traditional hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of electrical engineering experience
National Fire Protection Association code (NFPA)
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards (IEEE)
NESC – National Electrical Safety Code
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
Intermediate proficiency with data entry / survey forms and other methods of data collection
Fundamental knowledge in the design of electrical systems for large industrial facilities
Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts
Experience in power system studies including the use of device coordination, short circuit, arc flash, and other related studies as necessary (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
Effective communication abilities with engineering and non-engineering staff
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Ability to self-start and prioritize concurrent tasks and efforts

Nice To Haves

NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 70B – Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
Experience with hydrogen, syngas, ammonia, or GTL processing facilities
Experience in AutoCAD or similar design software
Experience in programming protection relays (Schweitzer-SEL, GE-Multilin, Basler, etc.)
Specific knowledge related to the electrical/mechanical design of rotating equipment including engines, turbines, pumps, and electric motor drives
Knowledge related to power generation and transmission
Knowledge related to electrical equipment maintenance tasks and procedures

Responsibilities

Orchestrate and oversee the completion of power system studies and other electrical safety efforts including but not limited to electrical maintenance and safety training
Orchestrate and oversee the completion of lightning mitigation installations
Coordinate electrical grounding studies and assist with the implementation of recommended changes
Support efforts to ensure consistent electrical practices across company assets
Develop and/or update company electrical standards including material specifications, standard operating procedures, best practices, major design installations, and operator qualifications
Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and specifications
Ensure that electrical field inspections, installation, measurement, and maintenance are consistent with company and industry standards
Specify key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, transformers, VFD’s, Soft Starts, UPS and solar systems, DC systems, protective relay protection schemes, etc.
Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise regarding new project design and equipment specification
Ensure facility electrical drawings are accurate and up-to-date
Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct
Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
Will work non-traditional hours as needed
Be available by phone during non-traditional hours
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined