Electrical Project Engineer - Refinery & Automation

Motiva Enterprises LLC; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Projects for our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. You will design, analyze and optimize electrical systems for capital, turnaround and brownfield projects across refinery operations.

Responsibilities include developing diagrams, reviewing specifications and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting power distribution, control systems and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of petrochemical, refining or manufacturing electrical design experience.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and power system design.
• Knowledge of IEEE and PIP engineering standards and project processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical engineering activities for capital, turnaround and brownfield projects.
• Develop and review electrical system designs, single-line diagrams, control circuits and equipment specifications.
• Plan and execute electrical upgrades to improve reliability and production capacity.
• Provide technical assurance for power distribution systems, MCCs, transformers and switchgear.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors and project teams.
• Support power system automation and control optimization initiatives.
• Analyze power usage and system reliability data for energy efficiency.
• Attend FAT for new electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues during execution and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and reports.

Skills

Electrical design

Power system design

IEEE standards

PIP guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

Wonderware/SCADA

Job description

Motiva Enterprises LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Projects for our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. You will design, analyze and optimize electrical systems for capital, turnaround and brownfield projects across refinery operations.

Responsibilities include developing diagrams, reviewing specifications and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting power distribution, control systems and automation initiatives.