Electrical Engineer III

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineer III will serve in a consulting capacity, providing electrical engineering design, analysis, and technical advisory services to upstream and midstream oil & gas clients. This role supports multiple clients and projects concurrently, delivering detailed engineering packages, technical reviews, and field support for oil and gas producers.

The position requires strong technical depth, client-facing capability, interface effectively with other disciplines, and the ability to independently manage scope, schedule, and deliverables in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering (Primary Focus)

• Lead electrical design for:

• Well pads and production facilities

• Compressor and pump stations

• Tank batteries and pipeline assets

• Develop and issue:

• One-line and three-line diagrams

• Load lists and panel schedules

• Area classification drawings

• Cable schedules and routing plans

• Grounding and lightning protection designs

• Support development and provide guidance to:

• P&IDs

• Instrument Index

• Cause and Effects

• Control Narratives

• Size and specify:

• Transformers

• Switchgear and switchboards

• MCCs and VFDs

• Generators and backup power systems

• Power quality solutions

• Perform and review power system studies:

• Load flow

• Short circuit

• Arc flash

• Protective device coordination

• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and construction work packages.

• Prepare technical specifications and scope documents for bidding.

• Conduct technical bid evaluations and vendor submittal reviews.

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API, and client standards.

• Design for hazardous locations (Class I, Div 1 & 2).

• Provide construction-phase support, field troubleshooting, and commissioning assistance.

 Controls & PLC (Secondary Scope)

• Support PLC-based control systems.

• Review control narratives, I/O lists, and panel layouts.

• Assist with integration of PLCs and SCADA systems.

• Participate in FATs, SATs, and startup activities as required.

Consulting & Client Interface

• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients.

• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.

• Develop proposals, scope definitions, and engineering hour estimates.

• Provide peer reviews and technical QA/QC of deliverables.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal technical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• 6+ years of experience in upstream and/or midstream oil & gas.

• Demonstrated experience in an EPC or consulting engineering environment.

• Strong background in industrial applications.

• Experience developing BOMs, specifications, and construction packages.

• Proficiency with power system analysis software (ETAP).

• Ability to manage client relationships and work independently in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Experience with compressor stations and gas processing facilities.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems and RTUs.

• Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems on-site alongside electrical personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other health benefits.

• 401(k) plan with company match.