Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy Transition & Microgrids

RIGUP -Midstream Oil & Gas; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RIGUP -Midstream Oil & Gas in Fort Worth, TX invites a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead our Energy & Power Solutions team on energy transition projects, microgrids, and large-scale utility master plans. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands-on design leadership.

You will guide end-to-end efforts from concept through execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate with sales to pursue high-priority opportunities in a decarbonizing energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional design/consulting experience in utility and power projects.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in power system modeling (SKM Power Tools, ETAP) and 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, NavisWorks).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership: Lead an electrical engineering team in providing advisory services and design solutions for complex power systems and microgrids.
• Design & modeling: Develop concept-level plans and detailed design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for HV/MV substations and power distribution.
• Strategic growth: Partner with Client Account Managers and sales teams on high-priority pursuits and energy transition portfolio expansion.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical lead and mentor for junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Lifecycle management: Manage projects from exploration and development through to operation, repowering, or retirement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Revit

AutoCAD

CADWorx

NavisWorks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy Transition & Microgrids

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid: 2 days/week in-office)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer to lead our Energy & Power Solutions team in Fort Worth. As the global energy landscape shifts toward decarbonization and resiliency, this role serves as a technical cornerstone for developing innovative microgrids, renewable energy integrations, and large-scale utility master plans.

This is a high-impact leadership position offering "end-to-end" project lifecycle involvement—from conceptual strategy and business development to detailed design and full-scale execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead an electrical engineering team in providing advisory services and design solutions for complex power systems and microgrids.
• Design & Modeling: Develop concept-level plans and detailed design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for HV/MV substations and power distribution.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with Client Account Managers and sales teams on high-priority pursuits, strategy formation, and the expansion of our energy transition portfolio.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical lead and mentor for junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage projects from exploration and development through to operation, repowering, or retirement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional design/consulting experience, specifically within Utility and Power projects.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, or the demonstrated ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Technical Software: Proficiency in power system modeling (SKM Power Tools, ETAP) and 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, or NavisWorks).
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience in HV/MV substations, power generation, and power distribution systems.
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Expertise

• Renewable Energy: Experience with solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
• Advanced Systems: Familiarity with SCADA, Power System Automation, Protection and Control, or Cogeneration (CHP).
• Planning: Experience in campus utility master planning, decarbonization strategies, or thermal utility plants (steam/chilled water).

Core Competencies

• Sophisticated communication and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage "up and out" while supporting large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly collaborative problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently under minor supervision.