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Electrical Engineer

Devon EnergyMidland, Texas

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Family/Dependent Health
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs

Job Description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Summary:

The Staff Electrical Engineer, working under general supervision, is responsible for working on concurrent electrical projects, managing schedules, and resources efficiently, collaborating on distribution projects, predicting electricity consumption, securing power supply, interpreting power system models, improving power quality, planning electrical substations, producing detailed electrical drawings, and addressing field failures. The role plans the prospective development of electrical substations, encompassing design, construction, and management to ensure effective and efficient implementation within specified parameters and industry standards. The role produces comprehensive electrical drawings to facilitate effective understanding and implementation. The role assesses electrical system field failures, identifies root causes, communicates findings to operations, and delivers routine engineering support for existing infrastructure and facilities. Works on concurrent electrical projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient management of multiple initiatives within the specified timelines and financial parameters.Job Description:
  • Collaborates within a diverse team, including engineers, field operations, and EHS staff, to conceptualize and executes numerous distribution projects, ensuring the safe and efficient design and operation of company-owned power infrastructure with comprehensive design packages for both overhead and underground projects.
  • Predicts electricity consumption for precise geographical regions and comprehensive field planning, ensuring accurate forecasts for optimal resource allocation and energy management strategies.
  • Engages with various utility companies to secure sufficient power supply for upcoming loads and ensure the fulfillment of future energy requirements.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of API 500, NEC Code, and associated electrical codes.
  • Interprets electrical power system models for forecasting electrical requirements and identifies and resolves potential issues through troubleshooting.
  • Uses equipment, including Capacitor banks, regulators, and reclosers, aimed at improving power factor, increasing system efficiency and enhancing power quality within utility infrastructure, ensuring efficient and reliable electricity supply.
  • Assists in planning the prospective development of electrical substations, encompassing design, construction, and management to ensure effective and efficient implementation within specified parameters and industry standards.
  • Produces comprehensive electrical drawings for review by senior electrical engineers to facilitate effective understanding and implementation of electrical systems.
  • Assesses electrical system field failures, programs SEL relays and reclosers using acSELerator software, identifies root causes, communicates findings to operations, and delivers routine engineering support for existing infrastructure and facilities.Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is required.

    Experience:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Power Infrastructure Engineering 
  • or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.Certifications:Competencies:• Oral & Written Communication• Results Oriented• Active Learning• Digital Literacy• Business Acumen

    Skills:• Electrical Codes• Automation Control System (ACS)• Electrical Equipments• Energy Forecasting• Electrical Power System Software• Electrical Drawing• Electrical System Troubleshooting• Electrical Safety Compliance• Signal Processing

    Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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    FAQs About Electrical Engineer Jobs at Devon Energy

    What is the work location for this position at Devon Energy?
    This job at Devon Energy is located in Midland, Texas, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
    What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Devon Energy?
    Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
    What employment applies to this position at Devon Energy?
    Devon Energy lists this role as a Full-time position.
    What experience level is required for this role at Devon Energy?
    Devon Energy is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
    What education level is required for this job?
    The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
    What benefits are offered by Devon Energy for this role?
    Devon Energy offers following benefits: Family/Dependent Health, Career Development, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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