Senior I&E Automation Engineer – Wells & Pad Projects

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy is seeking an Automation Engineer to create technical design packages, scopes of work, load lists, and cause-and-effect documentation for battery and well pad PLCs, while optimizing standard electrical drawings.

The role emphasizes strong project management, support for greenfield and brownfield assets, and the ability to learn new software, solve complex problems, and work autonomously while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Electrical & Automation.
• Advanced Allen-Bradley Automation Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical design packages for facilities and well pads, including PLC/panel design, cable schedules, grounding, device selection, and cause-and-effect documentation.
• Support and optimize standard electrical and automation engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manage and support the arc flash program.
• Provide automation and electrical support for greenfield and brownfield assets, including reliability improvements and failure investigation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to align projects with drilling, completions, and power generation needs.
• Identify and communicate risks impacting production schedules to leadership.
• Manage capital projects, including AFEs, bid documentation, budgets, forecasts, and cost transparency.
• Track project estimates, actuals, cash flow, and financial KPIs.
• Support training initiatives and stay current with emerging automation technologies.
• Foster strong working relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders while working independently and autonomously.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Automation

Electrical & Automation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Automation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTU & EFM Software

Job description

Diamondback Energy is seeking an Automation Engineer to create technical design packages, scopes of work, load lists, and cause-and-effect documentation for battery and well pad PLCs, while optimizing standard electrical drawings.

The role emphasizes strong project management, support for greenfield and brownfield assets, and the ability to learn new software, solve complex problems, and work autonomously while communicating effectively with stakeholders.