USA, Houston, TX

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 4 years

Closing: 09 November 2024

Introduction

What are you going to do 

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.

Essential skills and knowledge 

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 

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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