Electrical Engineer

3 days ago

Shenandoah, TX, United States Western Midstream Full time
Job Summary:

Western Midstream is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering & Construction team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role will lead the electrical design and execution of facilities for gathering pipelines, gas compression, gas processing plants, oil pumping, oil stabilization, and saltwater disposal across all WES operating areas.

The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering expertise for capital projects and operational optimization, working closely with project teams, consulting engineers, and field staff. The role requires strong technical design skills, the ability to self-perform engineering work, and experience managing contractors. Candidates should be prepared to contribute immediately upon onboarding.

Qualifications:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline with relevant experience) from an accredited program
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in industrial electrical engineering; Oil & Gas experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, Hazardous Area Classification, and applicable codes/standards
    Experience in medium and low voltage power systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, substations, grounding, conduit, cable tray, and duct bank design
  • Proficiency in electrical studies (coordination, arc flash, short circuit) and protective device setup/programming
  • Ability to read vendor drawings and develop/review wiring diagrams and schematics
    Experience leading consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Proven ability to work with engineers, operations, and field personnel
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Track record of operating with urgency, accountability, and teamwork in a matrixed environment
Responsibilities:
  • Provide electrical engineering support through all project phases: planning, design,
  • Develop, review, and approve technical documents, drawings, single-line diagrams, load studies, and specifications
  • Perform and/or review power sizing calculations and electrical distribution designs.
  • Manage contractor deliverables including equipment design, grounding, and backup power systems
Conduct site visits (up to ~25%) to support project execution and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes, safety requirements, and company standards
  • Participate in design reviews, PHAs, MOCs, and PSSRs to ensure safe and reliable facilities
  • Support commissioning and operations in developing and improving procedures.
  • Assist with contractor selection, scopes of work, and technical evaluations.
  • Promote WES's safety culture and core values: Partnership, Customer Focus, Resourcefulness and Performance
Education:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline with relevant experience) from an accredited program
Preferred Credentials:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required
Relocation:
  • May be considered
Travel:
  • 5-25% (may increase during peak project activity)
Work Schedule:
  • Hybrid - Mon/Tues/Thurs in-office, Wed/Fri remote. 9/80 schedule (9 hours Mon-Thurs, 4 hours Fri)


Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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