Sr. Electrical Engineer

Western Midstream; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream in The Woodlands, Texas, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. You will provide technical leadership and electrical engineering support for the safe, reliable operation of gathering systems, gas processing plants, and associated facilities across WES operating areas.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Field personnel to drive

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years in industrial electrical engineering; Oil & Gas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for existing facilities and improvement projects.
• Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for significant electrical equipment failures.
• Develop long-term reliability improvements and lifecycle replacement strategies.
• Review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, relay settings, load studies, and equipment modifications.
• Support outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Integrity, and Field personnel.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial experience

Troubleshooting

Power systems

Code compliance

Root cause analysis

Electrical safety

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We're engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary

Western Midstream is seeking an experienced Sr Electrical Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role provides technical leadership and electrical engineering support for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of gathering systems, gas compression facilities, gas processing plants, oil stabilization facilities, pumping stations, produced water systems, and associated infrastructure across all WES operating areas.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource to Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Field personnel by troubleshooting electrical issues, improving system reliability, developing engineering standards, supporting maintenance strategies, and providing engineering oversight for facility modifications and operational improvements. This position requires strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and reliable facility operations.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline with relevant experience) from an accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in industrial electrical engineering; Oil & Gas experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of NEC, Hazardous Area Classification, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable codes/standards.
• Experience with high, medium and low voltage power systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, substations, grounding, conduit, cable tray, and duct bank systems.
• Experience with power system studies, relay coordination, arc flash analysis, power quality, and protective device settings.
• Ability to read and develop electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience with predictive maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and electrical reliability programs.
• Experience supporting Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability organizations.
• Experience leading consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills with field personnel.

Other Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)..
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to electrical safety and continuous improvement.
• Track record of operating with urgency, accountability, and teamwork in a matrixed environment

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for existing operating facilities, including troubleshooting, reliability improvements, equipment failures, system modifications, and operational optimization.
• Support high, medium and low-voltage electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and distribution equipment.
• Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for significant electrical equipment failures.
• Develop long-term reliability improvements and lifecycle replacement strategies.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop, maintain, and improve electrical engineering standards and specifications.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, relay settings, load studies, and equipment modifications.
• Support MOC, PHA, PSSR, and incident investigations.
• Provide technical oversight during outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning following maintenance or equipment replacement.
• Work closely with Operations, Reliability, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Integrity, and Field personnel.
• Manage engineering consultants and contractors supporting operational improvements.
• Evaluate obsolete equipment and develop modernization plans.
• Support capital projects by reviewing designs for maintainability and operability.
• Provide technical input for equipment selection and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Conduct site visits (approximately 20-30%) to support troubleshooting and maintenance.

Preferred Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required.
• Experience with facility arc-flash programs, electrical reliability, and operating-facility troubleshooting preferred.

Additional Information

• Relocation: May be considered.
• Travel: 5-25% (may increase during peak project activity).
• Work Schedule: Hybrid - Mon/Tues/Thurs in-office, Wed/Fri remote. 9/80 schedule (9 hours Mon-Thurs, 4 hours Fri).

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, including safely lifting and moving equipment, climbing stairs, working around industrial equipment, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.