Designs Engineer, IC&E

Chevron Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chevron Corp. is seeking a Designs Engineer, IC&E in El Segundo, CA to design, test, install and maintain instrumentation, control and electrical systems for refinery operations.

The role focuses on safe and reliable operation, outage execution, and continuous improvement across power and automation systems. Relocation may be considered, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 15+ years experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years in Electrical Power Engineering, preferably in Oil & Gas or heavy industries.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems: MV/LV distribution, relays, motors, transformers, switchgear, UPS.
• Troubleshoot I&E problems, propose and implement long-term improvements.
• Provide technical support to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Specify, purchase, install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of induction/synchronous motor fundamentals and protection schemes; ETAP usage.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, install and maintain instrumentation, process automation, and low-voltage power systems.
• Support daily operations, reliability improvements, and outage execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe and reliable facilities.
• Assist in power system studies and equipment commissioning.

Skills

Electrical power engineering

ETAP software

Power systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Project planning

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Protection relays

Medium/low-voltage distribution

Power system studies

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Designs Engineer, IC&E through October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

The El Segundo Refinery Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical (IC&E) team supports safe, reliable, and efficient refinery operations. The team designs, tests, installs and maintains instrumentation, process automation systems, and low voltage power systems. The team provides technical support for daily operations, reliability improvement, maintenance execution and outage execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. However, 15+ years of industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Electrical Power Engineering, preferably within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, or other heavy industrial industries.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, including medium/low-voltage distribution, protective relays, motors, transformers, switchgear, UPS, and power system studies.
• Troubleshoot I&E problems & issues, develop alternatives, and propose & implement solutions for long-term reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support for electrical power systems to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Specify, purchase, support install, commission and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Knowledgeofinduction/synchronousmotor fundamentals and associated. protection/control schemes, protection relays/coordination, their application, and the use of ETAP software for performing electrical studies for new design projects as well as troubleshooting.
• Desire to learn or possess knowledge of instrumentation, automation systems, control valves.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player (i.e. capable of building strong and productive working relationships with all stakeholders).

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,300 – $206,400.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.