Senior Instrument Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Instrument Electrical Engineer in Texas to contribute to critical oil and gas projects. This role involves leading designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the execution of high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with skills in project management and electrical modeling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oil and gas industry.
• Extensive knowledge of industry codes required.
• Proven success in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support project teams ensuring effective designs.
• Review and approve electrical design deliverables.
• Engage in shop and field testing of equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Design

Power Distribution

Controls/Automation

Electrical Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT/PE

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Full-Time Location: Midland, TX or Houston, TX

General Description

Onward Resources is seeking a self-motivated, Instrument Electrical Engineer with knowledge in electrical and controls/automation engineering to lead and/or support assigned projects to ensure the development of effective designs, drawings and documentation to achieve client/owner requirements as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and project execution team.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and review P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Demonstrated work experience in the Upstream/Midstream Oil and Gas Production support
• Management of third-party subcontractors/firms
• Engage in shop and field testing of switchgear and motor control center equipment
• Assist in developing electrical standards and specifications
• Apply design knowledge in medium and low-voltage power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor control, VFD, and other miscellaneous equipment specifications
• Interact with other engineering disciplines, construction project management, major equipment suppliers, and clients
• Review and approve electrical design deliverables to issue for design and construction. Wiring diagrams, one-lines, electrical area classification plans, power cable and control schedules
• Knowledge of budgets, proposals, bids and budgeting concepts
• Coordinate details and miscellaneous design details with other disciplines and project management
• Apply standard engineering design principles to the extent appropriate
• Experience in electrical modeling programs (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short-circuit calculations, coordination studies, arc flash calculations, and troubleshooting if required.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of applicable experience in oil and gas industry
• Specification of low and medium voltage equipment (switchgears, transformers, VFDs, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• EIT/PE a plus
• Extensive knowledge of pertinent industry codes is required
• Proven success in developing and executing projects, including objectives, scope, schedule and deliverables.
• Tenacious, results oriented approach to work, with high quality work standards.
• Impeccable personal and professional ethics;
• Some travel involved for field testing (FAT)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and platforms at various heights
• Ability to push, pull, lift 50 lbs to a minimum of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed