Electrical Engineer III
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About the Role
The Electrical Engineer III serves as a senior-level individual contributor dedicated to the design, analysis, and support of electrical power systems and machine controls for drilling equipment. This position is critical for ensuring the safe, reliable, and high-performance operation of complex industrial machinery. You will own major technical deliverables, guiding junior engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to develop new systems, manage commissioning and startup activities, and upgrade existing designs.
In this role, you will act as the technical lead for assigned projects, balancing deep expertise in power distribution and control systems with the ability to mentor others. Your day-to-day involves resolving complex field issues, conducting root cause failure analysis, and driving operational excellence alongside field service teams. Whether working in the office or visiting manufacturing sites and customer facilities, you will ensure that engineering solutions meet rigorous safety and performance standards.
Work Environment
This role is primarily based in an office or engineering environment, with periodic visits to manufacturing sites, test bays, or customer facilities. The position requires the ability to travel 10–20% for commissioning, troubleshooting, and project support. You will work safely in industrial environments, which may involve navigating uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). The role includes occasional exposure to elevated noise levels, outdoor weather conditions, and industrial hazards typical of drilling or heavy equipment sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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 and hoisting systems
- check_circleCreate electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
- check_circleSpecify and configure PLC, PAC, and HMI/SCADA hardware and software
- 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 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
- verifiedProficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar engineering tools
- verifiedKnowledge of hazardous area classifications (Class I/Div 1–2, IECEx, ATEX)
- 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.
