Entry Level Rfic Design Engineer Jobs in Beaumont, TX

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.
Position Overview:
The Associate Electrical Engineer at Motiva's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex supports the reliability, safety, and performance of refinery electrical systems, including power distribution networks, motor control centers, and automation systems. This entry-level role works closely with experienced engineers to assist with maintenance, small capital projects, troubleshooting, risk assessments, and operational support while developing specialized expertise in industrial electrical power systems. The position helps ensure compliance with HSSE standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and support safe refinery operations.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, maintenance, and optimization of refinery electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Support electrical engineering activities for routine operations, reactive maintenance, and unplanned work.
• Contribute to small capital and expense projects, including design implementation, cost estimation, and scheduling support.
• Help troubleshoot electrical system issues to improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Participate in equipment, system, and process risk assessments to identify and mitigate operational hazards.
• Support turnaround planning, scope development, and execution activities for refinery electrical systems.
• Assist with documenting electrical system configurations, operating procedures, and troubleshooting practices.
• Collaborate with senior electrical engineers to develop technical knowledge of industrial power systems and automation controls.
• Participate in HSSE initiatives, incident investigations, and compliance activities to maintain a safe work environment.
• Engage in training and development programs to build engineering skills and refinery process knowledge.

Experience and Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by May 2026
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA, or higher
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication with all levels of organization
• Effective teamwork in cross-functional situations

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Proven leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).
Motiva participates in E-Verify.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.