Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Plant Electrical)

Targa Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to specify, evaluate, and select electrical equipment for operations and large projects in Midland, TX. The role emphasizes power systems, protective relaying, motor control, and energy efficiency while ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, and API standards.

Responsibilities include preparing bids and technical evaluations, performing short circuit and coordination studies using SKM/ETAP, directing outside contractors, and developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with power system design, power distribution equipment and protective relaying.
• Experience with design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives.
• Experience in electrical modeling program (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required.
• Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment.
• Knowledge applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as NFPA, NEC, and API.
• Self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel.
• Knowledge of contracts, proposals, bids and budgeting concepts
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Specify, evaluate and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major/complex projects.
• Prepare technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations.
• Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including power generation, utility inter-ties, distribution, motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.
• Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations and utility contracts.
• Prepare highly detailed short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, load shedding and relay coordination studies as needed to ensure plant reliability and personnel safety.
• Ensure that company standards and strategies comply with the latest industry practices, safety, environmental and process safety management requirements.
• Develop and maintain electrical engineering specifications and facility electrical area classification drawings.
• Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation.
• Direct work and review outside engineering contractors’ designs, studies, drawings and material selections to ensure conformance with Targa specifications and standards.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their electrical design.
• Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work.
• Participate in technical and industry conferences, making presentations when requested.
• Supervise field work and small projects in terms of coordinating activities, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks at one time.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Power system design

Protective relaying

Motor control

SKM/ETAP

NFPA/NEC/API knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to specify, evaluate, and select electrical equipment for operations and large projects in Midland, TX. The role emphasizes power systems, protective relaying, motor control, and energy efficiency while ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, and API standards.

Responsibilities include preparing bids and technical evaluations, performing short circuit and coordination studies using SKM/ETAP, directing outside contractors, and developing