Electrical Engineer III

The Electrical Engineer III is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for leading the design, analysis, and support of electrical power systems and machine controls for drilling equipment. This role requires deep technical expertise in both power distribution and control systems, with responsibility for owning major technical deliverables, guiding junior engineers, and supporting complex field issues. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new systems, participate in commissioning, startup and system validation activities, upgrade existing designs, and ensure safe, reliable, and high performance operation.

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

* Typically 7-10+ years experience in electrical engineering with focus on drilling equipment or heavy industrial rotating machinery.

* Demonstrated expertise in power distribution, motor controls, drive systems, and industrial control systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with drilling rigs (land or offshore) and integrated rig equipment.

* Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and electrical design for classified environments.

* Experience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM).

* Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure.

* Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross‑functional technical efforts.

BEHAVORIAL COMPENTENCIES

* Technical Leadership - Serves as a subject matter expert; guides others in best practices and sound engineering principles.

* System-Level Thinking - Understands interactions across mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems; anticipates impact of design decisions.

* Decisive Problem Solving - Uses structured analytical methods to solve complex issues efficiently and effectively.

* Communication Excellence - Clearly conveys technical concepts to engineering peers, field teams, and non‑technical stakeholders.

* Collaboration & Influence - Works across teams to align on solutions, resolve conflicts, and drive projects forward.

* Customer Orientation - Engages proactively with customers and field personnel to understand needs and deliver high‑quality support.

* Ownership & Accountability - Takes responsibility for engineering quality, project outcomes, and long‑term reliability of delivered systems.

TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES

* Advanced understanding of LV/MV electrical power systems, protective devices, bonding and grounding techniques, LOTO procedures, as related industrial safety.

* Expertise with AC/DC drives, MCCs, motor control systems, and high‑power rotating equipment.

* Strong proficiency with PLC/PAC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.

* Ability to independently produce and check complex schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation.

* Experience conducting or reviewing power system studies (ETAP/SKM experience preferred).

* Knowledge of hazardous area classifications (Class I/Div 1-2, IECEx, ATEX).

* Familiarity with drilling rig equipment, industrial machinery, or heavy rotating equipment integration.

* Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar engineering tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Primarily office or engineering environment with periodic visits to manufacturing sites, test bays, or customer facilities.

* Ability to travel 10-20% for commissioning, troubleshooting, and project support.

* Must be able to work safely in industrial environments, including navigating uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing PPE.

* Occasional exposure to:

* Elevated noise levels

* Outdoor weather conditions

* Industrial hazards typical of drilling or heavy equipment sites

* Must be able to lift up to 25lbs occasionally (components, tools, laptop equipment).

* Design, develop and analyze LV/MV electrical power distribution systems for drilling equipment (Switchgear, MCCs, Transformers, OCPD's, VFD).

* Design, develop control hardware architecture for drilling equipment such as Top Drives, Drawworks, Mud Pumps, and other ancillary hoisting systems.

* Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical…