Power Planner: Electrification & Load Forecasting

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced engineer to lead power infrastructure development for oil and gas operations, improving energy performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You will collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, and construction teams to shape long-term power plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a numerate field and at least 5 years in electrical engineering, power operations or transmission/distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a numerate field (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Supply Chain).
• Engineering degree preferred (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power operations or power transmission/distribution projects.
• Experience working across multiple business functions (operations, engineering, construction).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of power distribution/load allocation for oil and gas development, incl. electrification of equipment.
• Develop and coordinate long-term load forecasting for power distribution and loads.
• Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure power availability for development.
• Prepare alternative infrastructure plans and coordinate with multiple functions on changes.
• Monitor third‑party power buildout projects to ensure availability.
• Optimize power infrastructure development to reduce capital costs with power constraints and market dynamics.
• Track and report key performance indicators for power.
• Provide economic analyses including lifecycle cost assessments, NPV, and cost-benefit evaluations.
• Coordinate with others on long-term power planning by assessing future load growth and constraints.

Skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Exxon Mobil Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced engineer to lead power infrastructure development for oil and gas operations, improving energy performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You will collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, and construction teams to shape long-term power plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a numerate field and at least 5 years in electrical engineering, power operations or transmission/distribution.