Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to join a multi-discipline internal engineering team and drive design, analysis, and installation for pipeline facilities.

You will work with project managers, discipline engineers, and designers to deliver quality, on-time projects in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a BS in electrical engineering, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in electrical design, SKM analysis, and communication.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant job experience.
• P.E. license is a plus.
• Experience with SKM electrical system models and arc flash analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for capital projects from scope through commissioning.
• Serve as SME within Electrical Engineering for project teams.
• Develop schematics, load lists, one-lines, and control schemes.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure conformance to standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

SCADA systems

Industrial electrical design

Detail orientation

Project coordination

Software proficiency

Load flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/related engineering

Professional Engineer license (P.E.) a plus

Tools

Navisworks

BlueBeam

MS Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer will function as part of a multi-discipline internal engineering team reporting to the Sr. Manager of Detailed Engineering & Design. The Electrical Project Engineer should have a thorough understanding of electrical and instrumentation design requirements and evaluation of pump and compressor stations, other pipeline facilities as well as familiarity with other disciplines (pipeline, mechanical, civil etc.) needed for those projects associated with liquids and gas gathering. Strong technical competencies and excellent communications skills should work together to provide quality customer service, leadership within the Electrical Engineering area of expertise, and a positive and teamwork-oriented attitude that leads to the successful completion of commercially driven capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects. Serve as discipline SME to the project team ensuring projects are executed in accordance with Company standards, industry specifications and Federal regulations.
  • Act as part of the internal engineering team to execute engineering project deliverables for Project Managers consistent with Energy Transfer standards, specifications, and expectations.Work directly with Project Managers, discipline Engineers, Designers, Operations, and other internal staff to successfully execute projects on time, within budget and with high quality.Develop deliverables in conjunction with design team such as schematics, load lists, one-lines, control schemes, etc.
  • When utilizing third party engineering firms, ensure they have appropriate and up to date standards and specifications and they execute engineering deliverables to the level of Energy Transfer expectations.
• Perform detailed design and support installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment as part of pipeline and facility operations.
• Responsible to review or update project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, utility feeds/distribution/connections/contracts/contract strategies, as related to projects or company goals.
• Perform technical review of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Company Engineering Standards and other industry standards and specifications.
• Good analytical skills are required to diagnose problems and needs of the customers to make appropriate changes and recommendations.
• Must be able to develop multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation with consideration to project cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepares and supports reviews of technical standards, specifications and procedures for individual and company-wide projects.
• Lead commissioning of power systems as well as panels, instrumentation, and SCADA systems
• Build, maintain, and apply SKM electrical system models/arc flash anaylsis. Review power studies, evaluate load flow values, short circuit levels, arc-flash levels, electrification impact studies, and protective device coordination.
• Track time and productivity for both project and process improvement work activities
• BS in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline, P.E. license a plus
• 5+ yrs. applicable industry experience
• Title conferred will be based on candidates’ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience working for a third-party engineering firm is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage <5Kv, Medium Voltage 5kv-15kv).
• Knowledge in design of power system facilities and equipment and construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.
• Experience developing piping, instrument, and electrical diagrams.
• Proficient with applicable technical software (Navisworks, BlueBeam, etc.),
• Proficient in use of MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc).
• Fast paced environment – must be able to support multiple projects concurrently.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

Required Experience is commensurate with the selected job level

The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel and site visits may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.