[Hiring] Senior Electrical Engineer @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 / year

This opportunity is only available to candidates located within the Odessa/Midland, TX area. Candidates can work remotely from this geographical location.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling as they relate to Substations and other power projects.
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis and other related studies. Employee should create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results.
• Develop protective relay settings. Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as well as other commissioning activities.
• Provide occasional field assistance and troubleshooting.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings in-person and remotely.
• Support business development via Seller-Doer, assist with marketing tasks, and prepare proposals as needed.
• Assist with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.
• Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders.
• Review submittals for conformance with client specifications and design.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Work additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required.
• Maintain strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards while showing strong judgement.
• Maintain professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices.
• Review and verify the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy.
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: FE is required; PE preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution.
• Base knowledge of Protection & Control Schemes.
• Knowledge and familiarity with substation electrical design.
• Proficiency with power system studies software such as PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM.
• Previous experience coordinating and managing projects with key clients, customers, contractors and others.
• Familiarity with the Oil & Gas market sector.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required.
• Travel: Typical: 15 – 25%.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks.
• Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner.
• Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting.
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion.
• Annual Team Building.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Pet insurance.