Electrical Engineer III
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About Nabors
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry, operating in approximately 20 countries. The company leverages a global network of people, technology, and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient, and responsible hydrocarbon production. By focusing on core competencies in drilling, engineering, automation, data science, and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
About the Role
The Electrical Engineer III is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for leading the design, analysis, and support of electrical power systems and machine controls for drilling equipment. This role requires deep technical expertise in power distribution and control systems, with a mandate to own major technical deliverables, guide junior engineers, and support complex field issues.
In this position, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new systems, participate in commissioning, startup, and system validation activities, and upgrade existing designs. Your focus will be on ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance operation of critical drilling assets, serving as the technical lead for assigned projects while driving operational excellence and reliability improvements alongside field service teams.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and analyze LV/MV electrical power distribution systems for drilling equipment
- check_circleDevelop control hardware architecture for drilling equipment such as Top Drives and Drawworks
- check_circleCreate electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring documentation
- check_circleSpecify and configure PLC, PAC, and HMI/SCADA hardware and software platforms
- check_circleDevelop and validate control logic, interlocks, and communication networks
- check_circlePerform load calculations, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies
- check_circleEnsure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, NEC, IEC, IEEE, API, and hazardous location standards
- check_circleCoordinate with mechanical and controls engineers to ensure integrated system design
- check_circleServe as technical lead owning quality, accuracy, and schedule of electrical deliverables
- check_circleConduct engineering design reviews and mentor junior engineers and designers
- check_circleSupport FAT/SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities both remotely and onsite
- check_circleLead root cause failure analysis efforts for complex system failures
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- verified7-10+ years experience in electrical engineering
- verifiedProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure
- verifiedExperience with drilling rigs (land or offshore)
- verifiedKnowledge of hazardous area classifications
- verifiedExperience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM)
Nice to Have
Experience with drilling rigs (land or offshore) and integrated rig equipment. Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and electrical design for classified environments. Experience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM). Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure. Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional technical efforts.
