Principal Electrical Engineer
Day & Zimmermann
Flash
Electrical Design Engineer I/II/III/Senior
EQT Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Pennsylvania
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Senior
Tech Stack
Flash
About the role
- Design and specify electrical systems for midstream facilities including power distribution, motor controls, grounding systems, hazardous area classification, lighting, and automation and communication systems.
- Support the development and review of electrical single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and panel layouts.
- Conduct load studies and arc flash analysis to ensure proper sizing and protection of electrical equipment.
- Support the purchase and installation of electrical equipment including transformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, power distribution panels and control/communication equipment.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, and process engineers, as well as project managers and field personnel.
- Provide technical support for the construction, commissioning and startup of new facilities and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, API, IEEE), as well as federal, state and local regulations.
- Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical failures and outages.
- Contribute to capital project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling.
- Maintain and update electrical drawings and documentation for operational assets.
- Support reliability and maintenance initiatives, including asset integrity programs and SCADA systems integration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Familiarity with midstream infrastructure such as compressor stations, dehydration units, and metering facilities.
- Working knowledge of power systems, control systems, and instrumentation in hazardous areas.
- Proficiency in SKM, or similar power system modeling software.
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, and API/IEEE standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the oil & gas or energy sector.
- Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
- Preferred: Experience with SCADA, PLCs, and HMI systems.
- Preferred: Experience in commissioning, start-up, or field operations in midstream environments.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of cathodic protection systems and hazardous area classification.
