Electrical Engineer

Primary Purpose

Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise to support operation and maintenance of natural gas, crude oil, CO2, and water pipelines and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and oversee the completion of power system studies and other electrical safety efforts including but not limited to electrical maintenance and safety training
• Orchestrate and oversee the completion of lightning mitigation installations
• Coincide with electrical grounding studies and assist with the implementation of recommended changes
• Support efforts to ensure consistent electrical practices across company assets
• Develop and/or update company electrical standards including material specifications, standard operating procedures, best practices, major design installations, and operator qualifications
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and specifications
• Ensure that electrical field inspections, installation, measurement, and maintenance are consistent with company and industry standards
• Specify key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, transformers, VFD’s, Soft Starts, UPS and solar systems, DC systems, protective relay protection schemes, etc.
• Provide electrical engineering subject matter expertise regarding new project design and equipment specification
• Ensure facility electrical drawings are accurate and up-to-date
• Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct
• Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening
• Work non-traditional hours as needed
• Be available by phone during non-traditional hours
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Specific Knowledge: 5+ years of electrical engineering experience
• National Fire Protection Association code (NFPA) NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards (IEEE) NESC – National Electrical Safety Code
• Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Intermediate proficiency with data entry / survey forms and other methods of data collection
• Fundamental knowledge in the design of electrical systems for large industrial facilities
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts
• Experience in power system studies including the use of device coordination, short circuit, arc flash, and other related studies as necessary (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
• Effective communication abilities with engineering and non-engineering staff
• Ability to self-start and prioritize concurrent tasks and efforts
• Physical Demands: Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs. Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$160,000/yr

Notice to External Search Firms

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.