I&E Engineer

Diamondback Energy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy seeks an Automation Engineer to create technical design packages, manage projects, and optimize PLC/panel systems for facilities and well pads in Midland, TX. The role requires strong management skills and a proactive, autonomous work style.

You will support greenfield and brownfield assets, collaborate with stakeholders, and maintain high-quality engineering drawings and specifications while learning new software and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Electrical & Automation.
• Advanced Allen-Bradley Automation Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages for facilities and well pads, including PLC/panel design and cable schedules.
• Support and optimize standard electrical and automation drawings and specifications.
• Manage and support the arc flash program.
• Provide automation and electrical support for greenfield and brownfield assets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to align with drilling, completions, and power needs.
• Identify risks to production schedules and report to leadership.
• Manage capital projects, AFEs, bids, budgets, and cash flow tracking.

Skills

Project management

Automation engineering

Allen-Bradley automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

RTU software

EFM software

Job description

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - The Automation Engineer will be responsible for creating technical design packages, project scope of work documents, load lists, cause and effect documentation for battery and well pad PLCs and optimizing standard electrical engineering drawings. This position requires strong project management skills. This position involves supporting greenfield and brownfield assets. This position should be willing to learn new software and processes, solve complex problems, maintain high-quality work, and work autonomously. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and nurturing co-worker relations and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and applicable industry codes and standards (API, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70/70E, ISA)
• Develop technical design packages for facilities and well pads, including PLC/panel design, cable schedules, grounding, device selection, and cause-and-effect documentation
• Support and optimize standard electrical and automation engineering drawings and specifications
• Manage and support the arc flash program
• Provide automation and electrical support for greenfield and brownfield assets, including reliability improvements and failure investigation
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to align projects with drilling, completions, and power generation needs
• Identify and communicate risks impacting production schedules to leadership
• Manage capital projects, including AFEs, bid documentation, budgets, forecasts, and cost transparency
• Track project estimates, actuals, cash flow, and financial KPIs
• Support training initiatives and stay current with emerging automation technologies
• Foster strong working relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders while working independently and autonomously

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Electrical & Automation
• Advanced Allen-Bradley Automation Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and configuring RTU & EFM Software Packages and Systems
• Adaptable, trustworthy, and proactive- able to solve complex problems, maintain high-quality work, and collaborate effectively across teams. Strong communication, relationship-building, and a constructive mindset are essential, along with the ability to work independently and continuously learn.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.