Principal Electrical Engineer

BP Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Momentum Bonus

401K

Health, Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Archaea Energy, a bp company, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support RNG assets and improve the reliability of electrical systems. You will mentor staff, participate in design reviews, and assist with commissioning to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of industrial electrical experience, and knowledge of 480 V distribution, ETAP/SKM modeling, and electrical safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with 480 V distribution and medium voltage utility service.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (API, NFPA, NEC, NETA).
• Experience with power system modelling tools such as ETAP and SKM.

Responsibilities

• Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements for power distribution systems, motors, generators, transformers, VFDs and related equipment.
• Lead RCFA investigations for significant electrical failures and recurring issues.
• Lead reliability improvement projects and asset lifecycle planning.
• Analyze test data and recommend corrective actions.
• Support site energy efficiency and operational excellence programs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RCFA

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Job Family Group: Engineering Group Job Description: About Archaea bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition. Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role The Electrical Engineer is a member of the Electrical Engineering Team at Archaea Energy and will provide engineering expertise in support of RNG assets across the company. They are responsible for improving the reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance of electrical systems and assets. This position supports safe and efficient plant operations, provides technical leadership for predictive and preventive maintenance, performs failure analysis, and develops reliability strategies. The Engineer works closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues and institute solutions that contribute to reliability. This position will also be expected to act as an electrical resource and mentor for new project development as an electrical subject matter expert. This includes supporting design reviews, construction inquiries, and commissioning procedures.

Key accountabilities

• Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements for power distribution systems, motors, generators, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and associated equipment.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant electrical failures and recurring equipment issues.
• Lead reliability improvement projects and initiatives that support asset lifecycle management and capital replacement planning.
• Analyze test data from electrical equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Support site energy efficiency and operational excellence programs.
• Coordinate and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, and harmonics.
• Build key relationships with electric utility operators.
• Work closely with project managers and procurement to ensure new projects are built and designed to approved specifications.

Essential education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Essential experience

• 8 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with 480 volt distribution and medium voltage utility service.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, testing standards, and area classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC, and NETA).
• Experience analyzing and using electrical power system modeling software such as ETAP and SKM.
• Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for electrical equipment.
• Experience with complex problem solving and working through complex technical requirements.
• Ability to guide, influence, and convince to be able to deliver job duties effectively.
• Willing to travel domestically in support of electrical equipment, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Desirable criteria

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s,

How much do we pay?

$118,000 - $169,000.

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

Benefits

These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Construction
• Engineering codes
• Engineering in Projects
• Influencing
• OMS and bp requirements
• Presenting
• Project execution planning
• Project HSSE
• Project Leadership
• Quality
• Risk Management
• Safe design and operating limits
• Schedule and resources
• Stakeholder Management
• Standards and practices
• Strategy and business case
• Workload Prioritization

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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