Medium Voltage Distribution Systems Engineer

Beusa Energy Group•The Woodlands, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medium Voltage Distribution Systems Engineer works in the Innovation Engineering department at Evolution Well Services (EVO), designing and engineering medium-voltage distribution systems for the company’s hydraulic fracturing fleet operations. The systems include 2.4 kV, 4.16 kV, and 13.8 kV equipment, switchgear, transformers, cabling, and protection systems. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, high-quality designs efficiently and within budget, while building productive working relationships with cross-functional teams, manufacturers, and vendors. The engineer performs power-system studies, develops relay coordination and settings, specifies medium-voltage components, and prepares and reviews electrical drawings and design documentation. The position also supports equipment testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, electrical safety programs, root-cause investigations, and operations support. The engineer provides technical guidance to engineering staff and contributes to continuous improvement. The role is based at the company’s corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas, with travel of 15%–25% and work at company or client sites as needed. The position requires a minimum four-year electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience, along with at least seven years of medium-voltage power-systems design and engineering experience. A Professional Engineer license is preferred. The role is full-time, salary exempt, and reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be at least 18 years old.
Must pass applicable pre-employment screening, which may include background checks, drug screening, fit tests, and aptitude or competency assessments.
Must maintain predictable daily attendance at the workstation in The Woodlands, Texas.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license; most employment is contingent on meeting company driving standards, including a three-year U.S. driving history and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Minimum four-year electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience.
At least seven years of experience in medium-voltage power-systems design and engineering.
Proven experience as a power-systems engineer, distribution engineer, or in a similar role in a relevant industry.
Expert-level design familiarity with medium-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, and transformers.
Demonstrated experience performing load-flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash studies.
Advanced knowledge of protection relay applications, settings, and coordination.
Thorough working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL requirements.
Experience with medium-voltage cable sizing, routing, and termination practices.
Familiarity with electrical component selection and manufacturing and production processes.
Experience working within an engineering product data management system.
Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD Electrical and workable knowledge of 3D modeling software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital tools, apps, and other advanced software.
Ability to analyze and prioritize work, multitask, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work across departments.
Ability to lift 25 pounds independently and to walk, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel when required.
Ability to work early mornings, late afternoons or evenings, and weekends when job needs require.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with power-system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
Hands-on experience with SEL relays.
Familiarity with NETA standards and certification.
Experience with Autodesk Vault.
Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer medium-voltage distribution systems for EVO fleet operations, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, and protection systems.
Perform load-flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash studies, and maintain fleet power-system models.
Develop and maintain protection relay coordination studies and settings for SEL relays, including SEL 751, SEL 787, and SEL 587.
Specify, size, and select medium-voltage cables, terminations, connectors, and cable-management systems for mobile oilfield service applications.
Ensure designs comply with applicable ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL standards, and support arc-flash labeling and electrical safety programs.
Create and review electrical designs and drawings, including single-line and three-line diagrams, protection and metering schematics, and equipment layouts using CAD software.
Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning of medium-voltage equipment; troubleshoot distribution and protection systems.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other cross-functional teams to define design requirements and project goals.
Prepare and maintain scope-of-work documents, drawings, study reports, bills of materials, and technical reports in the EVO PDM system (Vault).
Provide technical guidance to electrical engineers and designers on medium-voltage design practices and standards.
Participate as a subject-matter expert in root-cause investigations and provide operations support center assistance.
Encourage continuous improvement and help implement process enhancements and best practices.
Work with the EWS supplier base on specialized medium-voltage distribution equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support operations and business continuity.