Electrical Engineer II (95340-R0) in Houston, TX: Profession with future

USA, Houston, TX

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 4 years

Closing: 09 November 2024

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Introduction

About this role

We have an Unconventional Upstream Oil & Gas company based in Midland, TX looking for a Houston-based Power Projects Electrical Engineer to plan, design, and build electrical infrastructure to support business growth. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that electrical systems meet operational demands and timelines.

Industry: Oil & Gas / Power Generation

Work location: Spring, TX

Travel: 50% travel to Midland, TX and Dallas, TX

Workplace: 100% In-office

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 50 hours a week

Assignment Type: Standard US / W2 Contract

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 1-year with potential for extension

Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with match

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand field development plans and electrical load demands.
Monitor drilling, completions, and production schedules to ensure timely power delivery for startups.
Work with Power Systems Electrical Engineers to assess existing infrastructure constraints.
Verify as-built data, update mapping, and input devices into GIS, Power Models, and SCADA systems.
Coordinate routing with surface land teams, landmen, utilities, and other operators.
Collaborate with external electrical service providers to ensure power availability and submit load requests.
Submit material and labor requests for approved power system upgrades.
Manage cost, schedule, and budget for power system projects.
Ensure compliance with internal and external design standards.
Manage third-party engineering contractors.
Obtain necessary permits for projects, such as road crossings and transmission crossings.
Support field teams during the execution of projects.
Assist Operations & Maintenance with system modifications and upgrades, focusing on reliability improvements.

Is this you?

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program.
5+ years of experience as a project engineer in the oil & gas, utility, mining, or manufacturing industries.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in managing costs, schedules, and budgets for capital projects.
Experience managing third-party engineering contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
Experience with electrical modeling software such as Milsoft WindMil, PSCAD, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools.
Field-based construction or operations experience.
Experience in Permian-based oil & gas operations.

What we offer

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates