Targa Resources

Electrical Engineering Manager

Targa Resources • $120K — $150K *
Midland, TX 79705In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
  • Six or more years of progressive engineering experience in midstream oil and gas or comparable industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of hazardous area power systems and safety-critical designs
  • Willingness to travel to off-site field/corporate locations at least 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop IEC resources supporting Operations and Major Projects
  • Set expectations for technical quality and accountability within the team
  • Provide mentorship and career development for engineers
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical and operational issues
  • Own and maintain IEC engineering standards and design philosophies
  • Ensure compliance with codes and regulations in engineering practices
  • Oversee EPC and third-party engineering firms to ensure execution quality

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities with a focus on mentorship
  • Participation in high-impact capital projects
  • Challenging work in a diverse range of projects
  • Travel opportunities to field sites that enhance experience
  • Engagement with a high-performing technical team aligned with company growth
Full Job Description
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager, Instrumentation, Electrical & Controls (IEC), is responsible for providing leadership and technical governance for all IEC engineering activities that support midstream assets. This role ensures the safe, reliable, code-compliant, and cost-effective design, execution, and operation of electrical power systems, instrumentation, control systems, and safety systems across processing plants, compressor stations, and pipelines.

This leader serves as the IEC authority for capital projects, operational support, and engineering standards, while building and developing a high-performing technical team aligned with Targa's growth, safety, and reliability objectives.
  • Lead and develop instrumentation, electrical, and controls resources supporting Operations and Major Projects.
  • Set clear expectations for technical quality, safety, responsiveness, and accountability across the team.
  • Provide technical mentorship and career development for engineers and specialists, building long-term bench strength for growth.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex technical, reliability, and operational issues.
  • In partnership with other engineering managers, own and maintain Targa's IEC engineering standards, specifications, and design philosophies.
  • Ensure consistent application of standards across greenfield projects, brownfield expansions, and facility upgrades.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and best practices including NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE, and PSM requirements.
  • Provide technical review and approval for electrical area classification, power system architecture, control narratives, SIS/ESD systems, and automation strategies.
  • Acts as technical IEC oversight lead for capital projects, from early concept through commissioning and startup.
  • Partner with Project Management to define IEC scope, execution strategies, schedules, and budgets.
  • Oversee and direct EPC and third-party engineering firms to ensure alignment with standards, safety expectations, and execution quality.
  • Support project gate reviews, technical risk assessments, and resolution of complex IEC execution risks.
  • Manage IEC engineering budgets, workload planning, and resources to support both sustaining capital and growth projects.
  • Provide technical input to AFE development, cost estimating, and equipment selection decisions.
  • Support long-term electrical infrastructure planning, utility coordination, and power sourcing strategies.
  • Influence vendor strategies, framework agreements, and technical evaluations for critical IEC equipment and systems.
  • Build and maintain relationships with utilities, manage load requests, and review and negotiate connection agreements.
  • Oversee field work and projects by coordinating activities, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of multiple priorities.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university
  • Six or more years of progressive engineering experience in midstream oil and gas or comparable industrial environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of hazardous area power systems, control systems, and safety-critical designs.
  • Regular and reliable attendance; willingness to travel to off-site field/corporate locations at least 25% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ten or more years of relevant experience, including leadership experience in midstream gas or crude gathering, processing, operations, project management, and/or engineering roles.
  • Conceptual understanding of control systems and how they are designed, applied, and documented to oil and gas facilities.
  • Experience with electrical modeling software such as SKM or ETAP to perform power studies, short-circuit calculations, coordination studies, arc-flash analyses, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and supporting large-scale capital projects.
  • Experienced in troubleshooting and design of power distribution equipment and protective relaying.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.
  • Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions
  • Ability to travel to field sites up to 30-40% of time.
  • Ability to frequently throughout the work shift, push, pull and lift at least a minimum of 50lbs to a minimum height of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed.
  • Ability to work outdoors in changing climate conditions.
  • Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs and platforms at varying heights.

About Targa Resources

Targa is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America. They own, operate, acquire, and develop a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. They are primarily engaged in the business of: - gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and selling natural gas - storing, fractionating, treating, transporting, and selling NGLs and NGL products, including services to LPG exporters - gathering, storing, and terminaling crude oil - storing, terminaling, and selling refined petroleum products. They believe their growth will be driven by continued organic growth investments across their diversified asset footprint. Their assets are not easily replicated and are strategically located in some of the most attractive basins in the U.S., and interconnected with key NGL markets and logistics centers. Their gathering and processing assets are across multiple shale and natural resource plays, including the Permian Basin, Barnett Shale, Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Anadarko Basin, Arkoma Basin, onshore Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. They have a leading position at Mont Belvieu, the NGL hub of North America. They have the second largest fractionation ownership position at Mont Belvieu and world class LPG export facilities on the Gulf Coast at their Galena Park Marine Terminal, which is interconnected to Mont Belvieu.

Targa Resources Careers

Join the dynamic team at Targa Resources, a leader in the energy sector, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of our operations. As one of the most prominent midstream energy operators, Targa Resources offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a thriving and supportive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Targa Resources, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the energy landscape. Our team is committed to excellence and seeks to innovate and lead in every project. With a focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions, your role will help shape the future of energy.

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Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Targa Resources provides a platform for professional growth and development. Our diverse range of job opportunities in engineering, business development, and project management allows you to find the perfect match for your skills and career ambitions.

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Join a company where innovation is the status quo. At Targa Resources, we encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. Leadership is cultivated at every level, and we provide the necessary tools and diversity training to ensure you can lead successfully, regardless of your role.

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Targa Resources is deeply invested in the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement, we support your career journey from the start. Our leadership programs and professional development courses ensure that you have access to the best resources to succeed.

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Our company culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We value diversity and believe it enhances our team’s performance. Targa Resources is not just a company—it’s a community where you can build lasting relationships through networking and team collaboration.

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If you are driven, curious, and passionate about the energy industry, Targa Resources is the place for you. Explore our current openings and find out how your skills and interests align with our needs. We are actively hiring and looking forward to adding innovative and driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Targa Resources
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20.4%
Revenue
$8.2 billion
NASDAQ
TRGP
* Ladders Estimates

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