Electrical Design Engineer

Position Description

• Design, selection and implementation of medium/low voltage power systems used in the operation of natural gas pipeline systems.
• Review, recommend and evaluate the design, installation, and operations of medium and low-voltage electrical systems to ensure compliance with NEC requirements while evaluating them for the optimization of efficient, safe and economical operation.
• Familiar with the design of ancillary electrical equipment on low-speed and high-speed compressor stations. Review, recommend and evaluate when soft starts and variable speed drives should be used on equipment.
• This position is expected to review design/construction drawings that include area classification, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable schedules and PID’s to ensure compliance with NEC and API RP500 requirements.
• Support Operations personnel in maintenance work and troubleshooting of electrical issues.
• Accountable for completing tasks with quality, compliance with applicable codes/standards, and on schedule.
• Effectively interface and integrate with other Company departments including Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Development, and Operations to maintain the integrity of the Company’s infrastructure.
• Represent the Company in area of expertise with customers, suppliers, licensees, third-party engineering firms, outside consultants, and industry associations. Project manage the electrical portion of the project if the design is produced in house.
• Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of electrical systems with the overall product design.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work while supporting the department and Project Manager with delivery.
• Interface with utility companies to obtain short circuit data, new meter loop and services, meter upgrades, new substation and/or upgrades.
• Assist with the commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems.
• Work with Project Management and Business Development to develop cost estimates for projects (greenfield and brownfield)
• Review/interpret Arc Flash studies and perform small studies, review relay coordination and root cause analysis.