Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Oil & Gas
About The Position
This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing oil and gas facility electrical systems. It also supports the design of power plants and other industrial facilities. As a Senior Level Electrical Engineer, you will work on challenging assignments including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. You will assist the project lead in ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget, and in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Requirements
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
- 7+ years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities specific for Oil and Gas.
- Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
- Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
- Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
- Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience in reviewing other engineers design calculations and drawings.
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Nice To Haves
- MSEE preferred.
- PE license preferred.
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review detailed calculations, including three phase power transient studies, voltage drop, and protective relay settings.
- Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production.
- Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
- Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
