Offshore Electrical Engineer — Design, Build & Commissioning

Nesco Resource; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEC benefits package (Medical, Vision,

Dental, 401K, EAP

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support upstream and offshore oil & gas projects from early design through construction and commissioning in a Houston-based setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical design for offshore production facilities, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and exposure to FAT/SAT activities. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of LV/MV systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Approximately 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience supporting upstream and offshore oil & gas projects strongly preferred.
• Experience designing electrical systems for oil & gas production facilities.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV power distribution systems and electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEC, NFPA, and API standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical deliverables including single-line diagrams, work packages, electrical studies, specs, and procurement packages.
• Design LV and MV electrical power distribution systems for offshore and upstream facilities.
• Perform electrical studies using ETAP and/or SKM (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination).
• Conduct hazardous area classifications and ensure equipment meets class environments.
• Support electrical design of E-Houses and related systems for offshore facilities.
• Develop load studies and power generation requirements, including black-start capabilities.
• Prepare conceptual/preliminary designs to support development and bids.
• Develop manhour estimates and electrical scopes for proposals.
• Coordinate with disciplines, vendors, clients, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Review drawings and documentation prior to construction; participate in constructability reviews.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Assist root cause analysis of electrical failures and power quality issues.
• Review vendor documentation and respond to technical questions; participate in FAT/SAT.

Skills

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Load flow studies

Power distribution knowledge

Hands-on design

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support upstream and offshore oil & gas projects from early design through construction and commissioning in a Houston-based setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical design for offshore production facilities, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and exposure to FAT/SAT activities. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of LV/MV systems.