Electrical Engineer (Engineer III / Senior / Staff)

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We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support and lead technical initiatives across a range of projects impacting our operations. This role is designed to accommodate varying levels of experience, where you will progressively take on greater scope, complexity, and leadership responsibilities. Depending on your experience, you may independently execute mid-sized projects, lead large and complex initiatives, or serve as a technical expert shaping strategy, standards, and long-term business outcomes.

You will apply electrical engineering expertise to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop innovative, reliable, and safe solutions supporting operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical capability in electrical systems, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively while delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities / Expectations

• Perform electrical engineering assignments ranging from moderately complex to highly sophisticated, applying technical expertise, innovation, and sound judgment

• Independently execute projects or lead large-scale, high-impact electrical initiatives, depending on experience level

• Analyze operational, system, and customer needs; develop and implement effective and scalable solutions

• Apply knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, controls, instrumentation, or related areas) across multiple applications, with increasing depth or specialization at higher levels

• Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination

• Anticipate technical and business challenges; identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support operational and training needs

• Champion electrical safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, ranging from team-level updates to leadership-facing communications

• Provide guidance, mentorship, or leadership to other engineers and technical staff, as appropriate to level

• Contribute to or establish electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices

• Support project cost awareness and effective resource utilization

• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Experience requirements based on level:

  • Engineer III: Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience

  • Senior Engineer: Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering experience

  • Staff Engineer: Minimum 15+ years of progressive engineering experience

• Industry experience in natural gas, petrochemical, or a related field preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety as a top priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills

• Experience working with electrical systems and equipment in industrial or operational environments

• Ability to work across multiple engineering subject areas, with increasing specialization at higher levels

• Proven ability to work independently; leadership and decision-making responsibilities increase with level

• Preferred:

  • FE or PE certification

  • Project management experience and/or demonstrated leadership of complex electrical projects

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