Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Family Group:
Engineering Group

Job Description:

About Archaea bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition. Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US.

With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role The Electrical Engineer is a member of the Electrical Engineering Team at Archaea Energy and will provide engineering expertise in support of RNG assets across the company. They are responsible for improving the reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance of electrical systems and assets. This position supports safe and efficient plant operations, provides technical leadership for predictive and preventive maintenance, performs failure analysis, and develops reliability strategies.

The Engineer works closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues and institute solutions that contribute to reliability. This position will also be expected to act as an electrical resource and mentor for new project development as an electrical subject matter expert. This includes supporting design reviews, construction inquiries, and commissioning procedures.

• Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements for power distribution systems, motors, generators, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and associated equipment.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant electrical failures and recurring equipment issues.
• Lead reliability improvement projects and initiatives that support asset lifecycle management and capital replacement planning.
• Analyze test data from electrical equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Support site energy efficiency and operational excellence programs.
• Coordinate and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, and harmonics.
• Build key relationships with electric utility operators.
• Work closely with project managers and procurement to ensure new projects are built and designed to approved specifications.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• 8 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with 480 volt distribution and medium voltage utility service.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, testing standards, and area classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC, and NETA).
• Experience analyzing and using electrical power system modeling software such as ETAP and SKM.
• Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for electrical equipment.
• Experience with complex problem solving and working through complex technical requirements.
• Ability to guide, influence, and convince to be able to deliver job duties effectively.
• Willing to travel domestically in support of electrical equipment, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s…