Electrical Engineer

ExxonMobil; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing programs

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil’s Permian Power Team in Midland, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help plan, design, build and maintain electrical infrastructure that supports drilling rigs, gas compressors, and related equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, power quality and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet growing energy demands.

You will analyze load forecasts, manage multiple projects, and work with external providers to ensure power availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years experience as an electrical power systems engineer designing or supporting medium and/or high voltage equipment in oil & gas, utility, mining, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills including load flow, voltage regulation, harmonics and protective relays.
• Selection & specification of electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, switchgear and protective relays.
• Project Management experience including management of third party engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Interface with cross functional teams to understand field development plans and develop load forecasts.
• Manage multiple projects with moderate complexity; engineering support includes options analysis/selection, design, AFE management, procurement, drawings creation, construction support and start-up modifications.
• Evaluate transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure to determine modifications or new required for loads.
• Monitor, assess, and correct power quality issues through the electrical infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical failures and provide corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external electrical service providers to ensure power availability.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Load flow analysis

Protective relays coordination

HV/MV power cables

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Milsoft WindMil

ETAP

PSCAD

SKM Power Tools

ACSELERATOR

Job description

About Us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What Role You Will Play On Our Team

The ExxonMobil Permian Power Team is responsible for ensuring the availability and reliability of power to support our growing electrical load base that includes drilling rigs, well completions equipment, gas compressors, and submersible pumps. We own and operate electrical substations and transmission/distribution infrastructure to support this load base. Achieving our objectives within the Permian Power Team is critical to support ExxonMobil’s growth plans as well as our corporate commitments to achieving net zero greenhouse gasses.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Permian Power organization in Midland, TX. The role will be based on technical aptitude and will play a key role in planning, designing, building, and maintaining the electrical infrastructure to meet our growing business demands.

What You Will Do

• Interface with cross functional teams to understand field development plans and develop load forecasts.
• Manage multiple projects with moderate complexity. Engineering support will include options analysis/selection, design, AFE management, procurement, drawings creation, construction support, commissioning support/start-up and post start-up modifications.
• Evaluate electrical transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure to determine appropriate modifications and new infrastructure required for supporting electrical loads.
• Monitor, assess, and correct power quality issues through the electrical infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical related failures and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Work with external electrical service providers (e.g. Oncor, AEP, & Xcel) to ensure power availability.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 2+ years experience as an electrical power systems engineer designing or supporting medium and/or high voltage equipment in the oil & gas, utility, mining, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong analytical skills including understanding of power system concepts such as load flow, voltage regulation, harmonics, protective relay coordination, etc.
• Selection & specification of electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, switchgear, reclosers, protective relays, HV/MV power cables
• Project Management experience including management of third party engineering firms

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Knowledgeable of ERCOT and/or SPP grid design, operation and capabilities
• Leadership roles in operational or technical organizations with focus on electrical design, projects, or reliability
• 3+ years experience creating and/or managing electrical software models (e.g. (Milsoft WindMil, ACSELERATOR, PSCAD, ETAP, and/or SKM Power Tools)
• Understanding of microgrids, cogeneration and renewable energy sources
• Field based construction and/or operations experience
• Experience in Permian based oil & gas operations

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Job ID: 85377