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Electrical Engineer Senior - Pittsburgh, PA

  • On-site
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Oil & Gas

Job description

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 8 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Oil & Energy

Relocation assistance: No

As an Electrical Engineer Senior, you’ll lead the design and optimization of electrical systems that power

essential infrastructure—pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You’ll apply your technical

expertise to integrate advanced technologies like automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage,

driving efficiency and innovation across operations. A key part of your role is ensuring safety through the

implementation of arc flash mitigation, fault detection systems, and rigorous compliance with regulatory and

environmental standards. You’ll also manage complex projects from concept to completion, aligning

engineering solutions with business goals and timelines. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and

problem-solving skills will directly contribute to operational reliability, safety, and strategic growth.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution

    networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities

  • Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and

    energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs

  • Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect

    personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability

  • Provides technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both

    new construction and upgrades to existing facilities

  • Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business

    goals timelines and budget constraints

  • Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical

    systems and project execution

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and

    external customer needs

  • Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge

    sharing and a culture of continuous improvement

  • Understanding of power system design, analysis, and simulation (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD,

    Simulink or similar tools)

  • Knowledge of high-voltage equipment, transformers, generators, and switchgear

  • Understanding of grid integration and renewable energy systems

  • Experience in managing procurement processes for electrical equipment and materials, with

    established industry contacts for sourcing reliable vendors and suppliers

  • Preferred: Experience in overseeing the (FAT) commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical

    equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance with design specifications

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or

university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited college or

university in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (Highly Preferred) and eight

(8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry.

  • Preferred: PE License

  • Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering

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