Energy Transfer Equity

Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Energy Transfer Equity • $95K — $115K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline; P.E. license is preferred
  • 5+ years of applicable industry experience, ideally in third-party engineering firms
  • Familiarity with industry safety practices and relevant codes (NEC, NFPA 70E)
  • Experience in designing power system facilities and electric power generating stations
  • Proficient in technical software (Navisworks, BlueBeam, etc.) and MS Office

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support throughout project phases from scope development to commissioning
  • Create engineering deliverables like schematics, load lists, and control schemes in line with company standards
  • Oversee third-party engineering firms to ensure they meet company specifications
  • Design and support electrical and automation systems for pipeline and facility operations
  • Review and update specifications related to electrical equipment and facility power
  • Conduct technical reviews of vendor quotations and engineering drawings
  • Lead commissioning of power systems and instrumentation, including SCADA systems

Benefits

  • Normal office working conditions with occasional overnight travel
  • Opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Engagement with a variety of projects for skill diversification
  • Leadership opportunities within the Electrical Engineering department
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Electrical Project Engineer will function as part of a multi-discipline internal engineering team reporting to the Sr. Manager of Detailed Engineering & Design. The Electrical Project Engineer should have a thorough understanding of electrical and instrumentation design requirements and evaluation of pump and compressor stations, other pipeline facilities as well as familiarity with other disciplines (pipeline, mechanical, civil etc.) needed for those projects associated with liquids and gas gathering. Strong technical competencies and excellent communications skills should work together to provide quality customer service, leadership within the Electrical Engineering area of expertise, and a positive and teamwork-oriented attitude that leads to the successful completion of commercially driven capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects. Serve as discipline SME to the project team ensuring projects are executed in accordance with Company standards, industry specifications and Federal regulations.
    • Act as part of the internal engineering team to execute engineering project deliverables for Project Managers consistent with Energy Transfer standards, specifications, and expectations. Work directly with Project Managers, discipline Engineers, Designers, Operations, and other internal staff to successfully execute projects on time, within budget and with high quality. Develop deliverables in conjunction with design team such as schematics, load lists, one-lines, control schemes, etc.
    • When utilizing third party engineering firms, ensure they have appropriate and up to date standards and specifications and they execute engineering deliverables to the level of Energy Transfer expectations.
  • Perform detailed design and support installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment as part of pipeline and facility operations.
  • Responsible to review or update project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, utility feeds/distribution/connections/contracts/contract strategies, as related to projects or company goals.
  • Perform technical review of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications and procedures.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Company Engineering Standards and other industry standards and specifications.
  • Good analytical skills are required to diagnose problems and needs of the customers to make appropriate changes and recommendations.
  • Must be able to develop multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation with consideration to project cost and schedule impacts.
  • Prepares and supports reviews of technical standards, specifications and procedures for individual and company-wide projects.
  • Lead commissioning of power systems as well as panels, instrumentation, and SCADA systems
  • Build, maintain, and apply SKM electrical system models/arc flash anaylsis. Review power studies, evaluate load flow values, short circuit levels, arc-flash levels, electrification impact studies, and protective device coordination.
  • Track time and productivity for both project and process improvement work activities


Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline, P.E. license a plus
  • 5+ yrs. applicable industry experience
  • Title conferred will be based on candidates' years of relevant experience.
  • Direct experience working for a third-party engineering firm is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage
  • Knowledge in design of power system facilities and equipment and construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.
  • Experience developing piping, instrument, and electrical diagrams.
  • Proficient with applicable technical software (Navisworks, BlueBeam, etc.),
  • Proficient in use of MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Fast paced environment - must be able to support multiple projects concurrently.
  • Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.


Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
  • The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience


Working Conditions:

  • Normal office working conditions.
  • Occasional overnight travel and site visits may be required.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Learn more about Energy Transfer Equity
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$648 million
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+16.2%
Revenue
$38.9 billion
NASDAQ
ET
* Ladders Estimates

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