Electrical Engineer

  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time
Electrical Engineer
Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating and interacting in the review of specific customer applications using electric technologies for Low and Medium Voltage power systems. You will support the delivery and commissioning of state-of-the-art technology solutions for challenging applications in the oil and gas industry to improve operational efficiency, lower costs and emissions, and maximize well productivity. Creativity, dynamism, passion, and a data-driven approach are essential, along with effective communication skills to influence internal teams and customers and deliver best-in-class solutions. This high visibility position requires frequent interactions with technology, business leadership, and customers to formulate and plan technology delivery for electrical power systems applications.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration in the electrical low and medium voltage power systems to ensure the application of state-of-the-art technology in developing new customer technical solutions.
  • Proactively collaborate with personnel engaged in equipment design, maintenance, and operation to ensure safe, reliable deployment of high-performance solutions meeting customer requirements.
  • Interact closely with suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, and quality of components and subsystems.
  • Create specifications, procedures, installation instructions, and test documents, demonstrating good written communication skills.
  • Use various systems and software tools regularly, including an internal Product Data Management system, SAP, internal application tools, and Microsoft Office.
  • Engage in hands-on interaction with relevant equipment and systems, which may include lab testing, full-scale testing, or field testing.
  • Travel to active well sites, customer offices, vendor offices, training/conference venues, and other offices as required, typically accounting for 10-15% of available time. Travel may occur on weekends and holidays for system deployment support.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering with at least 5 years of electrical power systems engineering experience or related/applicable experience.
  • Experience in performing system analysis (loads, load flow, fault analysis, short circuits, harmonics, etc.).
  • Proficiency in generating/transmitting power and advising on system-level design.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SKM, ETAP, and voltage systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Masters degree is highly desired but not required.
  • Experience working with customers in the use, application, and selection of mobile electrical gear to solve customer-specific solutions.
  • Hands-on experience in developing applications of electrical equipment and systems, including micro-grids, utility electrical interfaces, natural gas generators and turbines, medium voltage switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, AC motors, and protection systems.
  • Experience in medium voltage power generation and/or distribution for oil and gas applications is preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale industrial processes (chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas refining) is essential.
  • Understanding of the commissioning of power system solutions (low & medium voltage) using utility power, micro-grids, and mobile power generation.
Work Environment

The position requires travel within North America to technology centers, well sites, and vendor locations. The role is onsite/hybrid based in Duncan, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 485803168
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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