Midstream Electrical Engineer

Energy Talent Search; Michigan; On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Energy Talent Search is working with an energy company seeking an experienced Midstream Electrical Engineer for its Midland, Texas operations. The role provides electrical, controls and automation engineering support for midstream and oil and gas facilities, collaborating with operations and other technical teams.

The position emphasizes ownership of technical problems, hands-on electrical/automation work, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver reliability improvements and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–15 years of relevant experience in midstream/oil & gas facilities.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, automation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC and HMI systems and their application.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and automation engineering support for operating facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control-system issues and recommend solutions.
• Support facility modifications, equipment upgrades and new projects.
• Work with PLC, HMI, SCADA and related industrial control systems.
• Support electrical and controls design, configuration, implementation and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and field personnel.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and other groups to execute projects.

Skills

Midstream experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

SCADA

PLC/HMI

Job description

Midland, United States

Energy Talent Search is working with an energy company seeking an experienced Midstream Electrical Engineer for its Midland, Texas operations.

This position will provide electrical, controls and automation engineering support for midstream and oil and gas facilities. The engineer will work closely with operations and other technical teams on facility projects, system reliability, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires an engineer who is comfortable working with both electrical and automation systems and who can take ownership of technical problems from initial evaluation through implementation. The successful candidate will have strong field operations experience and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering and operating groups.

Key responsibilities

• Provide electrical and automation engineering support for operating facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control-system issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support facility modifications, equipment upgrades and new projects.
• Work with PLC, HMI, SCADA and related industrial control systems.
• Support electrical and controls design, configuration, implementation and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and operating performance.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and field personnel.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and other internal groups to successfully execute projects and resolve operating issues.
• Help develop and implement improvements to facility automation and electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 7–15 years of relevant engineering experience .
• Strong experience supporting midstream, oil and gas production, gas processing, compression, water handling or similar industrial facilities .
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical, automation and control systems .
• Strong knowledge of PLC and HMI systems and their application within operating facilities.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell controls is highly desirable.
• Understanding of SCADA, instrumentation, industrial communications and field automation.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting facility projects, equipment upgrades, commissioning and/or startup activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage technical issues and drive them through resolution.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with operations and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Base salary: $175,000–$195,000, depending on experience.
• Approximately 20% annual bonus.
• Long-term incentive (LTI) program.
• Comprehensive company benefits package.
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. This role is NOT eligible for sponsorship.