Electrical Engineer - Oil & Gas (62607)

NEI Electric Power Engineering; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Travel opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer for their Oil & Gas group. This position focuses on supporting industrial, utility, and oil & gas projects throughout North America, including power system studies and detailed electrical design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities to work in a hybrid environment.

The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in dynamic project teams. Frequent travel may be necessary for client meetings and field support.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with utility and industrial power systems.
• FE/EIT licensure preferred; progress toward PE licensure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering and design activities for oil & gas facilities.
• Prepare power system studies using relevant software.
• Develop and maintain power system models and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system studies

Client communication

Collaborative teamwork

Field assistance

Software ETAP

Design accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

Job description

Job Details – Level: Experienced | Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 | Travel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25% | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Engineering

Electrical Engineer – Oil & Gas

Mid-Level

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will support industrial, utility, and oil & gas projects throughout North America with a focus on power system studies, utility distribution engineering, substation support, and detailed electrical design. This role is intended for a strong mid-level engineer who can execute assigned engineering deliverables with limited supervision while collaborating directly with clients, utilities, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering and design activities for industrial, utility, and oil & gas facilities, including medium‑voltage and low‑voltage power distribution systems.
• Prepare computer‑based models and perform power system studies using ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, or similar software, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and related studies.
• Develop and maintain power system models, validate study results using engineering judgment, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Support medium and high voltage T&D projects, including overhead and underground distribution systems, utility coordination, distribution upgrades, transmission studies, and construction package development.
• Support substation, relay, and protection‑related engineering activities, including relay coordination, protective relay settings, and control and relaying schematics under the direction of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical deliverables such as one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, studies, RFIs, and construction packages.
• Coordinate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in client meetings, communicate technical findings, document action items, and support engineering decisions through clear written and verbal communication.
• Support projects from preliminary design through detailed design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued‑for‑construction deliverables with oversight from senior engineering staff.
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, startup support, and commissioning support as required.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Understand and apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA70E, and utility standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred.
• Experience: 2–6years of relevant electrical engineering, utility engineering, industrial power systems, consulting engineering, or oil & gas experience.
• Licensure: FE/EIT preferred; progress toward PE licensure strongly preferred.
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software.
• Preferred exposure to PSS/E, similar transmission planning and power system analysis tools.
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium‑voltage and low‑voltage power systems; experience with distribution, transmission, substation, or industrial power systems preferred.
• Utility distribution experience, including exposure to overhead and underground distribution systems, utility standards, and utility coordination.
• Exposure to protective relaying, relay coordination, SEL relays, substation systems, or utility interconnections preferred.
• Previous interactions with clients, customers, contractors, utilities, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments, meetings, and project deliverables.
• Ability to execute assigned engineering tasks with limited supervision while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Ability to travel up to25% across states for field work, client meetings, commissioning, and project support as needed.
• Possesses effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a full‑time remote work environment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Working Conditions

Remote work environment with periodic client meetings and site visits. Typical travel 15–25%. Ability to lift 50lbs. Self‑managed schedule with supervisor oversight. Project tasks reviewed and checked by senior engineering staff.

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed FormI‑9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.