Electrical Engineer - EPIC Rig Power & Controls

Axis Energy Services, LLC.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Energy Services, LLC. seeks an Electrical Engineer for EPIC Rigs to design, integrate, and support electrical systems on Axis EPIC electric workover rigs, collaborating with Operations, HSE, Service Quality, vendors and field personnel.

You will lead drawings, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with NEC/IEEE standards and enabling safe, reliable power generation and distribution across rigs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Three or more years of electrical engineering experience in heavy equipment/oilfield environments preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, IEEE, IEC, API, OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and redline electrical drawings and schematics using engineering software.
• Travel to field locations and field commissioning experience is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs electrical power, control, instrumentation, and communication systems for Axis EPIC rigs.
• Develops diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Performs load calculations, protection sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and power quality reviews.
• Selects and integrates generators, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, motors, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and network components.
• Supports PLC/HMI functional requirements, alarm strategies, interlocks, and emergency-stop functions.
• Leads or supports factory acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, field validation, and performance testing.
• Provides troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for electrical faults and power-quality issues.
• Develops corrective actions, preventive maintenance strategies, and obsolescence plans.
• Reviews vendor drawings, submittals, and equipment certifications; coordinates with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axis Energy Services, LLC. seeks an Electrical Engineer for EPIC Rigs to design, integrate, and support electrical systems on Axis EPIC electric workover rigs, collaborating with Operations, HSE, Service Quality, vendors and field personnel.

You will lead drawings, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with NEC/IEEE standards and enabling safe, reliable power generation and distribution across rigs.