Electrical Engineer (Senior – Principal)

About the role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Technology Team at Halliburton Production Solutions. This role involves owning the electrical architecture for surface systems, leading the end-to-end lifecycle of projects, and collaborating across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical architecture for surface systems: LV distribution (24 VDC, 120/230 VAC, up to 480 VAC), MCCs/VFDs, safety circuits, instrumentation, grounding/bonding, and surge/EMC.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle: requirements → schematics/SLDs, panel layouts and wiring, I/O lists, cause and effect → FAT/SAT → hazardous-area certification → release.
• Engineer systems for hazardous-area use (ATEX & IECEx); select certified components (Ex d/e/i/t), manage conformity assessments and technical files.
• (NEC/CEC Class/Division experience is a plus.)
• Implement and integrate control solutions (desired, not required): National Instruments CompactRIO or PLC/DCS (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), plus HMI/SCADA and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, CAN).
• Apply reliability and analysis tools as needed (FMEA, DoE; short-circuit/coordination, arc flash/NFPA 70E, etc.).
• Collaborate across mechanical, software, certification, supply chain, and manufacturing, guide vendors and panel shops.
• Mentor junior engineers/technicians; standardize design guides and manage obsolescence.
• Contribute to IP and drive cost, quality, and reliability improvements.

Requirements

• This position utilizes skills typically acquired through the completion of a degree in Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum educational requirement of a PhD with zero years’ experience or Master’s degree with two or more years’ related experience or Bachelor’s degree with four or more years’ related experience.
• Prefer candidates that have between 5-7 years industry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing and integrating control solutions (desired, not required): National Instruments CompactRIO or PLC/DCS (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), plus HMI/SCADA and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, CAN).
• Knowledge of reliability and analysis tools (FMEA, DoE; short-circuit/coordination, arc flash/NFPA 70E, etc.).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers/technicians and standardize design guides.

Skills

• Experience with hazardous-area certifications (ATEX & IECEx).
• Knowledge of NEC/CEC Class/Division standards.
• Proficiency in control systems (National Instruments CompactRIO or PLC/DCS).
• Understanding of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, CAN).
• Reliability and analysis tools (FMEA, DoE; short-circuit/coordination, arc flash/NFPA 70E).

Benefits

Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Senior Engineer up to Principal Engineer.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the team and the project.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Location

• Duncan, Oklahoma
• Houston, Texas

Job Details

• Additional Locations: Duncan, Oklahoma OR Houston, Texas
• Requisition Number: 207498
• Experience Level: Experienced Hire
• Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
• PSL: [division]
• Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.