Offshore Electrical Engineer - Hands-On, Full Lifecycle

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

Benefits offered by this job

MEC medical plan (Medical, Vision, and

401K

EAP services

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate remains technically hands-on, developing electrical deliverables, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with disciplines, vendors, and clients to move projects safely into fabrication and field start-up. Travel to fabrication yards is required.

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/or 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.
• Knowledge of load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and applicable NEC, IEC, NFPA, and API standards.
• Experience with electrical single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and procurement packages.
• Familiarity with offshore engineering and fabrication practices preferred.
• Exposure to subsea power transitions and fiber-optic interfaces is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, organization, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to remain technically hands-on while managing multiple project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical deliverables including single-line diagrams and procurement packages.
• Design LV and MV distribution systems for offshore/upstream facilities.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protection studies with ETAP/SKM.
• Conduct hazardous area classification studies per NEC/IEC/API standards.
• Support E-Houses and related systems for offshore facilities.
• Develop electrical load studies and determine power generation requirements.
• Prepare conceptual and preliminary electrical designs for projects.
• Develop manhour estimates and electrical scopes for proposals.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and contractors.
• Review electrical drawings and docs prior to construction.
• Participate in constructability reviews to improve installation efficiency.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Support root cause analysis of electrical failures and power quality issues.
• Review vendor documentation and respond to technical questions.
• Participate in FAT and SAT for assigned electrical packages.
• Travel periodically to fabrication yards and vendor facilities.

Skills

Power distribution design

Electrical system studies

Load flow/short circuit/arc flash

Hazardous area knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Hands-on design

Project prioritization

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-stage design through construction and commissioning in the Houston area.

The ideal candidate remains technically hands-on, developing electrical deliverables, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with disciplines, vendors, and clients to move projects safely into fabrication and field start-up. Travel to fabrication yards is required.