Power Systems Engineer – Substations & Grid Forecasting

Devon Energy Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead simultaneous distribution projects, manage schedules, and allocate resources under general supervision.

You will collaborate with engineers, field operations and EHS to design and implement power infrastructure and substation development. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and knowledge of API 500 and NEC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or Power Infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge of API 500 and NEC Codes.
• Experience programming SEL relays and reclosers using acSELerator software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates within a diverse team to design and implement distribution projects for power infrastructure.
• Predicts electricity consumption for geographic regions to guide resource allocation.
• Engages with utility companies to secure power supply for future loads.
• Interprets electrical power system models to forecast requirements.
• Improves power factor and efficiency using capacitor banks, regulators, and reclosers.
• Plans development of electrical substations including design, construction and management.
• Produces detailed electrical drawings for review by senior engineers.
• Programs SEL relays and reclosers using acSELerator software.

Skills

Electrical Codes

Automation Control System

Electrical Equipments

Energy Forecasting

Electrical Power System Software

Electrical Drawing

Electrical System Troubleshooting

Electrical Safety Compliance

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Devon Energy Corp. seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead simultaneous distribution projects, manage schedules, and allocate resources under general supervision.

You will collaborate with engineers, field operations and EHS to design and implement power infrastructure and substation development. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and knowledge of API 500 and NEC.