Lead Power Systems Engineer: Field Deployments & Mentoring

PROPWR; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PROPWR seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and validation of electrical systems across its equipment platforms. You will create integration drawings, troubleshooting procedures, and provide SME support for field operations.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop comprehensive documentation, and lead testing programs to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑performance power systems before deployment. Travel to the Permian Basin and Houston is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience with electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of NEC.
• Familiar with NESC and NFPA 70E.
• Experience in developing electrical single‑line and three‑line diagrams.
• Experience with AC systems up to 15kV and DC systems up to 120V.
• Experience with reciprocating generators or turbines.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience in field operations and troubleshooting medium voltage equipment.
• Proficient with electrical measurement devices and tools.
• Proficient with Visio/SmartDraw or equivalent diagramming tools.
• Electrical CAD software experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software.
• Strong ownership and collaboration ethic.
• Willing to train teammates and drive continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel to Permian Basin and Houston.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and testing of electrical systems and subsystems across PROPWR equipment.
• Develop milestones and track progress to objectives.
• Serve as SME for system integration testing, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Lead power systems engineering projects and initiatives.
• Develop system and subsystem level documentation.
• Create and maintain diagrams and technical resources (troubleshooting, SOPs, single-line diagrams, training, integration testing).
• Design medium voltage cable assemblies and interconnections.
• Provide in-field engineering support and troubleshooting.
• Interact with vendors and third-party suppliers.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in power systems design and tools.
• Collaborate with PROPWR and ProPetro stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop training material and deliver technical presentations.
• Maintain HSE compliance and PPE usage.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Project management

Field operations

Mentor junior engineers

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Visio

SmartDraw

Electrical CAD

Job description

PROPWR seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and validation of electrical systems across its equipment platforms. You will create integration drawings, troubleshooting procedures, and provide SME support for field operations.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop comprehensive documentation, and lead testing programs to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑performance power systems before deployment. Travel to the Permian Basin and Houston is required.