Senior Electrical Engineer

Startup Talents; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance from day ONE

Relocation packages available

Annual bonus

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

An engineering firm specialized in energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and optimization of electrical systems for critical infrastructure such as pipelines and compressor stations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in automation technologies. This role emphasizes safety and compliance while managing complex projects. Excellent benefits, including relocation packages and PTO, are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry.
• Experience in Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC of small to medium facility projects.
• Knowledge of OSI Historian, AVEVA, alarm management, and embedded systems.
• Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be ABET-accredited to be acceptable

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems supporting pipelines and compressor stations.
• Integrate automation and advanced technologies for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, schematics, and layouts for new and upgraded facilities.
• Manage complex projects from concept to completion within budget and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Power Generation and Controls experience

Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies

Working knowledge of electrical design codes

Experience with PLCs

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Instrumentation & HMI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university

PE License or Master’s degree prefered

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell

Honeywell

Delta V

Factory Talk

SCADA

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 04/01/2026

An engineering firm specializing in natural gas processing, safely delivering natural gas products and transportation infrastructure, as well as petroleum and electricity generation assets is opening a Senior Electrical Engineer role in Houston (TX) or Tulsa (OK).

The company operates interstate natural gas pipelines and gathering & processing operations throughout the USA.

Company Size: 6000

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university only and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry.
• Ideally PE License or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• For degrees earned outside the U.S., the degree/University must be ABET-accredited to be acceptable.

Experience:

• Power Generation and Controls experience.
• 8+ years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry.
• Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements.
• Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.).
• Experience with PLCs.
• Experience in Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC of small to medium facility projects.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing Instrumentation systems, including PLCs and HMI systems.

Required tools/systems/platforms/protocols/processes mastery:

• Familiarity with leading hardware and software platforms (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Honeywell, Delta V), industrial communication protocols (HART, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet IP), and control systems (Factory Talk, Ladder Logic, SCADA).
• Knowledge of OSI Historian, AVEVA, alarm management, SAP maintenance, and embedded systems for operational efficiency and data management.

Visa sponsorship eligibility: Not included

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the design and optimization of electrical systems that power essential infrastructure—pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You’ll apply your technical expertise to integrate advanced technologies like automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage, driving efficiency and innovation across operations. A key part of your role is ensuring safety through the implementation of arc flash mitigation, fault detection systems, and rigorous compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. You’ll also manage complex projects from concept to completion, aligning engineering solutions with business goals and timelines.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership and problem-solving skills will directly contribute to operational reliability, safety, and strategic growth.

MISSIONS

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities.
• Champion the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs.
• Implement robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability.
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Manage complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills.
• Power Generation and Controls experience.
• Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements.
• Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience with PLCs.
• Preferred: Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects.
• Preferred: Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Up to 6% match on 401k with an additional fixed 4.5% contributed annually.
• Insurance from day ONE (HSA and FSA options for different plans).
• Possibility to roll over 80 hours per year in PTO and go into the negative by 40 hours.
• PTO starts at 120 hours/3 weeks and goes up to 200 hours/5 weeks.
• AIP-Annual Incentive Program.
• Relocation packages available.
• Applicable Annual Bonus.