Job Title: Engineer I, II, or III
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to be responsible for the design, analysis, implementation, and support of electrical power, control, and instrumentation systems for natural gas transmission, distribution, storage, compression, and related energy infrastructure projects. This position works closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, operations personnel, and clients to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet project objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical systems for natural gas facilities, including compressor stations, metering and regulation stations, storage facilities, and pipeline support infrastructure.
- Prepare electrical design packages, including single-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, equipment specifications, cable schedules, conduit layouts, grounding plans, and lighting designs.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, cable sizing and selection, conduit and cable tray fill, lighting / illumination studies, and battery and UPS system sizing calculations.
- Specify, size, and evaluate electrical equipment such as:
- Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear
- Motor control centers (MCCs)
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Disconnects (fused and non-fused) and Circuit Breakers
- Transformers
- Generators
- UPS and Battery systems
- Motor Starters, Soft-starters, and Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Motors
- Panelboards
- Lighting Contactors
- Instrumentation
- Classify hazardous areas per NFPA 70 Article 500 and industry recommended practices (API RP 500, AGA XL 1001)
- Specify electrical design techniques and equipment selection to comply with hazardous area classification.
- Coordinate with mechanical engineers to specify field instrumentation such as, but not limited to: pressure switches and transmitters; temperature switches, transmitters, RTDs, and thermocouples; level switches and transmitters; valve limit switches, solenoids, and positioners; and fire and gas detection systems.
- Coordinate with instrumentation and controls engineers on automation and SCADA system design.
- Support control panel design and integration of field instrumentation.
- Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
- Support facility expansions, upgrades, modernization projects, and new installations.
- Provide project construction support by answering contactor questions, reviewing and responding to RFIs and reviewing design deviations for technical acceptance.
- Coordinate activities with mechanical, pipeline, civil, and controls engineering teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 0-5 years of experience.
- Title and level will be commensurate with experience.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and industry standards.
- Proficiency with electrical design software and calculation tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience and familiarity with Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, and Short Circuit analysis software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, etc.) a plus.
- Status as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.
Job Title: Project Engineer I, II, or Sr. Project Engineer
We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to be responsible for all the responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer position, with the additional responsibilities listed below.
Acting as the primary engineering team leader, this role is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, interfacing with clients, ensuring technical quality, supporting project execution, and providing leadership to project teams. The Project Engineer works closely with the Project Manager to achieve project objectives related to scope, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction while serving as the technical expert for assigned projects.
Additional Key Responsibilities:
In addition to Electrical Engineering responsibilities, the Project Engineer will:
- Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients and external stakeholders.
- Perform technical quality reviews and validate engineering calculations, such as electrical load studies, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, and equipment and cable sizing.
- Proven familiarity and application of industry codes and standards, such as: NFPA 70, IEEE, NEMA, UL, OSHA, API, AGA, and PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Part 192).
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering staff via guided training sessions and mentorship of junior engineers.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, disciplines, and support personnel.
- Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, coordination sessions, and technical workshops.
- Identify and resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts and execution challenges.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients by providing responsive and professional support.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively to the Project Manager.
- Verify completeness, accuracy, and consistency of engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate internal engineering resources to support project execution requirements.
Additional Requirements:
In addition to Electrical Engineer requirements:
- 5+ years of experience.
- Title and level will be commensurate with experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex projects.
- Strong understanding of natural gas transmission, distribution, storage, or midstream facilities.
- Proven ability to manage technical interfaces with clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Experience with engineering quality processes