Summary of Position:The Electrical Engineer designs, analyzes, commissions, and optimizes electrical power systems across Liberty Energy's oilfield and power generation platforms. This role spans low, medium, and high voltage AC and 1000V DC systems, including generation, power distribution, microgrid, and substation applications, supporting both product development and field implementation.
Electrical Engineers work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines, Manufacturing, Reliability, and Operations to deliver safe, robust, and scalable electrical designs for Liberty's field-deployed systems. Candidates typically bring primary depth in power systems design and commissioning and develop broader fluency across Liberty's full equipment and energy platform over time.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with periodic field interaction and demonstrates both technical rigor and practical field judgment. Level placement is determined by demonstrated experience, technical depth, and scope of independent contribution.
Qualifications & Requirements:The following qualifications apply across all levels. Experience thresholds, certification expectations, and scope of responsibility for each tier are detailed in the Experience Tiers section.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Demonstrated knowledge in: - Protective relay and device selection and instrument transformer (CT/PT) specification
- Low Voltage (LV) AC, Medium Voltage (MV) AC, and 1000V DC power systems design and implementation
- Power system studies (Arc Flash, Grounding, Load Flow, Relay Coordination, and Short Circuit)
- Power Electronics
- National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70)
- Substation design and construction
- Power distribution system design
Proficiency in: - ETAP and/or other electrical modeling software
- AutoCAD and/or other CAD software
- Electrical equipment and cable sizing
Experience Tiers:Level placement is determined by demonstrated experience, technical depth, and scope of independent contribution. Each tier builds on the requirements and responsibilities of the tier below.
Electrical Engineer I (0-3 Years) 0-3 years of experience in electrical power systems design and electrical commissioning. Foundational knowledge across the technical areas above. Works under the direction of senior engineers.
- Contributes to the design and implementation of LV, MV, and HV AC and 1000V DC electrical systems under direction.
- Supports electrical commissioning in the shop and the field, including testing and validation.
- Prepares drawings, one-line diagrams, calculations, equipment specifications, and bills of material with senior review.
- Builds foundational knowledge in Liberty's electrical platforms, engineering standards, and the National Electrical Code.
- Escalates technical issues appropriately and incorporates feedback from senior engineers.
Electrical Engineer II (3-7 Years) 3-7 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical power systems design and electrical commissioning. Demonstrated ability to independently execute designs and commissioning in one or more areas.
- Independently designs and implements LV, MV, and HV AC and 1000V DC electrical systems across assigned platforms.
- Leads electrical commissioning in the shop and the field, including energization, testing, and live troubleshooting.
- Performs power system studies (arc flash, grounding, load flow, relay coordination, and short circuit) and translates results into design and equipment selection decisions.
- Contributes to reusable design templates, equipment specifications, and internal best practices.
- Provides peer review for Electrical Engineer I deliverables and supports onboarding of new team members.
Electrical Engineer III (7-12 Years) 7-12 years leading electrical design and commissioning for oilfield, power generation, or utility systems. Proven track record of technical mentorship, design ownership, and cross-functional delivery. Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Leads the design of complex LV, MV, and HV AC and 1000V DC electrical systems, including microgrid and substation scopes.
- Owns end-to-end design and commissioning of complex or multi-system deployments.
- Serves as a quality-control and compliance authority for initial design concepts and final drawing packages.
- Develops, maintains, and improves company electrical standards and equipment specifications.
- Serves as subject matter specialist across internal teams and external partners in one or more electrical domains.
- Mentors Electrical Engineer I and II through technical guidance and design review.
Indicators & Attributes for Success: - Effective and decisive decision-making skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality
- Strong problem-solving and systematic debugging ability across hardware, software, and field conditions
- Business acumen and customer/operations focus
- Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
- Organizational and prioritization skills in a high-tempo, field-driven environment
- Flexibility and willingness to support field teams on short notice
- Accountability, ownership, and ethical practice
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Primary Responsibilities: - Design and implement LV, MV, and HV AC and 1000V DC electrical systems across Liberty's oilfield and power generation platforms, including generation, distribution, microgrid, and substation systems.
- Perform power system studies, including arc flash, grounding, load flow, relay coordination, and short circuit, and translate results into design, equipment selection, and operating recommendations.
- Own protection engineering end-to-end, including protection requirements, coordination and relay setting studies, protective relay and device selection, and instrument transformer (CT and PT) specification; perform studies in-house or direct and review third-party protection engineers when engaged.
- Verify that as-built instrument transformers and as-programmed relay settings match the approved protection design prior to energization; relay programming and interfacing (integration, communications, and SCADA) are owned by Controls.
- Develop comprehensive system designs including equipment layout, site grounding, cable management, equipment specifications, and bills of material.
- Perform protective device, cable, and electrical equipment sizing in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Lead and support electrical commissioning efforts in the shop and the field.
- Develop, maintain, and improve company electrical standards and equipment specifications.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation including drawings, one-line diagrams, calculations, specifications, and revision histories.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineering to ensure system-level compatibility and safe design.
- Interface with vendors, OEMs, utilities, and customers on technical matters.
- Support continuous improvement by gathering field data, identifying failure patterns, and providing engineering feedback into product and platform development.
- Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Technical Expertise: Electrical Engineers are expected to hold primary depth in one or more of the following areas and develop working familiarity across others over time. Depth and breadth expectations increase with level.
Power System Design & Analysis - LV, MV, and HV AC and 1000V DC power system design and implementation
- Arc flash, grounding, load flow, relay coordination, and short circuit studies
- Power system analysis and modeling in ETAP and equivalent tools
- Protective device, cable, and electrical equipment sizing
Protection & Substation - Protection coordination studies, protective relay and device selection, and instrument transformer (CT/PT) specification (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays and equivalents)
- Substation design and construction
- One-line diagram and protection scheme development
Power Electronics & Energy Systems - Power electronics and conversion systems
- Renewable energy integration
- Energy storage systems (BESS)
- Microgrid and distributed energy systems
Distribution & Interconnection - Power and industrial distribution system design
- Grid interconnection requirements and utility coordination
- EMI/EMC considerations
Standards, Documentation & Compliance - National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE, and applicable industry standards
- Safety and compliance standards
- Design documentation and drafting (AutoCAD and equivalent CAD tools)
Work Conditions / Environment: - Operates primarily in a professional and/or business casual office environment.
- Routinely uses standard office and engineering equipment such as laptops, photocopiers/scanners, and smartphones.
- Travel as necessary (typically up to 25%) to Liberty Energy sites, vendor locations, and customer deployments for design verification, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when in shop, field, or substation environments.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as job duties and project timelines demand.
Compensation
Benefits
Salary: Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Benefits: At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
- Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- And many other benefits not listed here
