Electrical Engineer

Tallgrass; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Company vehicle

Annual bonus

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support operation and maintenance of pipelines and facilities. The role focuses on power system studies, electrical safety, and standard-setting to ensure reliable, safe operations across natural gas, crude oil, CO2, and water assets.

The candidate will review vendor drawings, coordinate grounding and lightning mitigation, and work with cross-functional teams to maintain up-to-date electrical drawings and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B.
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards related to electrical systems.
• Experience with power system studies and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee power system studies and electrical safety efforts.
• Coordinate lightning mitigation installations and grounding studies.
• Develop and update electrical standards and specs.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure conformance with standards.
• Ensure electrical field inspections and maintenance meet company/industry norms.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism.

Skills

Power system studies

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints & diagrams

Self-management

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Protection relay programming

Job description

Job Description

Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise to support operation and maintenance of natural gas, crude oil, CO2, and water pipelines and facilities.

Primary Purpose

Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise to support operation and maintenance of natural gas, crude oil, CO2, and water pipelines and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and oversee the completion of power system studies and other electrical safety efforts including electrical maintenance and safety training.
• Orchestrate and oversee the completion of lightning mitigation installations.
• Coordinate electrical grounding studies and assist with implementation of recommended changes.
• Support efforts to ensure consistent electrical practices across company assets.
• Develop and update company electrical standards including material specifications, standard operating procedures, best practices, major design installations, and operator qualifications.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and specifications.
• Ensure that electrical field inspections, installation, measurement, and maintenance are consistent with company and industry standards.
• Specify key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, VFDs, soft starts, UPS and solar systems, DC systems, protective relay protection schemes, etc.
• Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise regarding new project design and equipment specification.
• Ensure facility electrical drawings are accurate and up-to-date.
• Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Be available by phone during non-traditional hours.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Specific Knowledge

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• National Fire Protection Association code (NFPA). (NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards (IEEE). (NESC – National Electrical Safety Code)

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Intermediate proficiency with data entry/survey forms and other methods of data collection.
• Fundamental knowledge in the design of electrical systems for large industrial facilities.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, piping and instrument drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts.
• Experience in power system studies including the use of device coordination, short circuit, arc flash, and other related studies as necessary (ETAP, SKM, etc.).
• Effective communication abilities with engineering and non-engineering staff.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to self‑start and prioritize concurrent tasks and efforts.

Physical Demands

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Some overnight travel to engineering contractors, equipment providers, construction sites, and operations facilities may be required.
• Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non‑working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• NFPA 70B – Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
• Experience with hydrogen, syngas, ammonia, or GTL processing facilities.
• Experience in AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Experience in programming protection relays (Schweitzer-SEL, GE‑Multilin, Basler, etc.).
• Specific knowledge related to the electrical/mechanical design of rotating equipment including engines, turbines, pumps, and electric motor drives.
• Knowledge related to power generation and transmission.
• Knowledge related to electrical equipment maintenance tasks and procedures.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000–$160,000 per year.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• Infertility coverage.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Critical illness & accident insurance.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off.
• Identity theft protection.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Company‑paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Company vehicle (if applicable).
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more.
• Networking and employee engagement events.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.