ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

PERC Engineering; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer based in Lafayette, LA or Houston, TX. The position involves design engineering for oil and gas production facilities, requiring at least 6 years of experience in electrical engineering for upstream or midstream projects. The ideal candidate will showcase solid skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams, knowledge of relevant codes, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The role offers full-time status with travel requirements of about 25% per month.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in electrical engineering for upstream/midstream facilities.
• Willingness to travel onshore/offshore as needed.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering for oil & gas production facilities.
• Lead and manage the electrical design of multi-discipline teams.
• Specify electrical equipment and maintain performance standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design of power distribution systems

Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, API codes

Communication skills

Ability to read P&IDs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM software

Job description

This is a Houston, TX or Lafayette, LA based full‑time position for the engineering of oil & gas production facilities, pipelines, and related facilities. Duties of role to include Electrical Engineering and design to support equipment and process/piping systems related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects. Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related NFPA, IEEE and API codes as well as some familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Possesses at least 6 years experience in the project and detailed engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs and other engineering documents.
• Ability to lead, direct and manage the electrical design of facilities working closely with a multi‑discipline team.
• Experienced in the specification of Power and Control Rooms (PCRs), including the review and approval of vendor‑provided layouts, fabrication drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Capable of specifying, sizing and selecting electrical equipment and apparatus including motor starters, VFDs, transformers, cable tray, conduit etc.
• Ability to understand the basics of instrumentation and interface with control systems engineers.
• Work both independently and alongside an engineering team to develop both high‑level and detailed design of electrical systems.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines on a multi‑disciplinary team (structural, mechanical, and/or instrumentation).
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about work activities, reporting to project managers and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines working on multiple projects and clients with minimum supervision and taking some responsibility for planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client.
• Solid communication skills and ability to interact directly with clients, suppliers and upper management.

Specific Functions

• Proficient in the design, operation and maintenance of industrial power distribution systems at 120/240 V, 480 V, 4.16 kV and 13.8 kV levels.
• Ability to properly size cable, breakers, fuses, cable tray, conduit, etc.
• Strong understanding of grounding/bonding for onshore midstream related facilities.
• Capable of reading, understanding and developing One‑Line Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Motor Schematics, Junction Box Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Electrical Plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ETAP or SKM software for electrical analysis and Arc Flash studies.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 years experience in the project and detailed electrical engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Must have the willingness and ability to travel onshore or offshore as needed.
  • 25% – on average travels 1 week out of the month.
  • International travel, while not expected, may be required at times.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.

Certification/License

• Preferred: PE license in Texas or Louisiana.

Foreign Language

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.