Designs Engineer, IC&E

Oil Authority; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Designs Engineer, IC&E at the El Segundo refinery to design, test and maintain instrumentation, control, and electrical systems for safe, reliable operations.

You will support daily operations, outages, and reliability improvements, working with a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians in a heavy industrial setting. Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and protection is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 15+ years may substitute.
• 3+ years in Electrical Power Engineering in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and components.
• Troubleshoot I&E problems and propose reliable long-term solutions.
• Knowledge of induction/synchronous motor protection and ETAP studies.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, test, and maintain instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical support for electrical power systems to ensure safe operations.
• Lead outage execution, maintenance, and reliability improvement activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project execution and safety compliance.
• Assist with power system studies and commissioning of new designs.

Skills

Electrical power engineering

Troubleshooting

Power system studies

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Protection relays

Project execution

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

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.
• Knowledge ofinduction/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/.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

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