Senior Electrical Engineer - MC & I - Oil and Gas

About the role

Atwell, LLC, a consulting, engineering and construction firm serving real estate, land development and energy markets, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Oil & Gas group. You will perform engineering design and analysis under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, delivering quality work on time and within budget. The position is open only to candidates living in the Odessa/Midland, TX area, who may work remotely from there.

Key responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems: one-line and three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing, grounding, equipment selection, specifications, cost estimates and scheduling for substations and power projects.
• Create computer-based models and run power system studies (short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonics) and verify results with a hand check.
• Develop protective relay settings and set, test, wire and install relaying and control systems.
• Prepare cost estimates, budget reports, proposals and studies, and technical write-ups for change orders.
• Review submittals against client specifications, assist with FAT and commissioning, and provide occasional field assistance and troubleshooting.
• Check the work of designers, drafters and field personnel for quality and accuracy, and review and verify their work.
• Support business development, marketing and proposal preparation, and help manage engineering budgets and scope.
• Attend safety training, conferences and training, and work extra hours when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE license required; PE preferred.
• Familiarity with the Oil & Gas market and with medium and low voltage distribution.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• Power system studies software: PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM.
• Substation electrical design and protection and control schemes.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Pay range of $125,000 - $175,000 base, plus benefits and a year-end bonus.
• Paid time off, parental leave and flexible schedules for some positions.
• 401K match (1:1 up to 4%), tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Medical, dental, vision, family planning, pet insurance and wellness reimbursement.
• Travel vouchers, annual bonuses and employee referrals.