USA, Houston, TX

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 4 years

Closing: December 18, 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