Electrical Engineer III

Electrical Engineer III — Tulsa, OK

Employment Type: Direct Hire / FTE

Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Monday-Fri, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; hybrid flexibility based on project requirements

Travel: Up to 50%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Salary: DOE

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required

Our client is looking for a seasoned Electrical Engineer III to provide engineering leadership for electrical power infrastructure supporting both capital projects and day-to-day operations. This position will play a key role in the development, evaluation, and improvement of electrical systems ranging from high-voltage distribution through low-voltage applications.

The engineer will work closely with project managers, operations personnel, construction contractors, regulatory agencies, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate brings strong power-systems expertise, project leadership experience, and the ability to transition effectively between office-based engineering work and field assignments.

• Engineer and evaluate high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems associated with new construction, expansions, upgrades, and existing operations.
• Take ownership of electrical engineering projects through the complete project lifecycle, including scope development, cost planning, execution, contractor management, and project closeout.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support to construction and field teams throughout project implementation.
• Participate in pre-construction planning and meetings while coordinating activities with contractors, utilities, regulatory bodies, and other outside organizations.
• Review contractor and third-party engineering packages to identify potential impacts to existing electrical infrastructure and operating systems.
• Evaluate electrical system performance and support reliability-centered maintenance, condition monitoring, and asset reliability programs.
• Review, develop, and maintain protective relay settings and associated electrical system documentation.
• Perform or support electrical engineering studies, technical evaluations, cost analyses, and recommendations for system improvements.
• Develop capital and maintenance project budgets and provide engineering input into long-term infrastructure planning.
• Ensure engineering activities and project execution align with applicable OSHA, DOT, API, NEMA, NFPA, and company standards and safety requirements.
• Assist with internal, external, and regulatory audits related to electrical systems, engineering practices, and safety.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, technical documentation, process diagrams, procedures, and related engineering records.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical system reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and lifecycle costs.
• Travel to field locations as needed to provide engineering expertise, troubleshoot issues, inspect installations, and support project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of professional electrical/power systems engineering experience.
• Experience designing, analyzing, or supporting electrical power systems within the pipeline, energy, industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, power-system protection, and high-voltage equipment.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects and coordinating contractors or multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates with one or more of the following are preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
• Certified Maintenance &…