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L3HHCM20

Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Plano, TX

Specialist, Electrical Engineer Job Code: 38024 Job Location: Plano, TX (On-Site) Job Schedule: 1st ... Graduate degree with two (2) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for ...

L3HHCM20

Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Plano, TX

Specialist, Electrical Engineer Job Req: 36752 Job Location: Greenville, TX Job Schedule: 9/80 Work ... Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum ...

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AspectFreelance Graduate Electrical EngineerElectrical Technician
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringTechnical diploma or certification in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting, design, and development tasksHands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance/contract roles in engineering firms, construction, and design companiesEmployers include manufacturing plants, utility companies, and service providers

In summary, Freelance Graduate Electrical Engineers focus on design, analysis, and project consulting, often working independently on engineering projects. Electrical Technicians typically handle practical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks within industrial or utility settings. Both roles require electrical knowledge but differ in scope, responsibilities, and work environment.

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Engineer Graduate Electrical

Engineer Graduate Electrical

Targa Resources

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Targa Resources rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Developmental Engineer will be exposed to midstream engineering tasks and projects in many of the following applications: electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for natural gas gathering, compression, treating, dehydration, processing, stabilization, transportation, sequestration, and fractionation. The engineer will provide project and operational support for assigned assets' power distribution and control systems. The engineer will work alongside qualified engineering and construction staff and be given increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with his or her experience. These responsibilities include technical and economic evaluation, design and construction of new assets, upgrading existing assets, performance testing, and research and analysis on new opportunities.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Embody integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect in all correspondence and tasks performed
  • Candidate will contribute to operational support, engineering, and project tasks, including:
    • Specify, evaluate, and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major/complex projects.
    • Assist in the preparation of technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations.
    • Evaluate, prepare, and analyze designs of electrical systems including distribution, motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.
    • Assist in the development of control system narratives.
    • Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
    • Support Automation Team during the development and troubleshooting of plant PLC and DCS systems.
    • Actively participate in the Management of Change process.
    • Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations, and utility contracts.
    • Support short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, load shedding and relay coordination studies as needed to ensure plant reliability and personnel safety.
    • Ensure that company standards and strategies comply with the latest industry practices, safety, environmental and process safety management requirements.
    • Develop and maintain electrical engineering specifications, facility electrical area classification drawings and electrical one-lines.
    • Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation.
    • Review outside engineering contractors' designs, studies, drawings, and material selections to ensure conformance with Targa specifications and standards.
    • Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their electrical design.
    • Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work.
    • Participate in technical and industry conferences.
    • Supervise field work and small projects in terms of coordinating activities, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks at one time.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willingness and eagerness to travel away from the home office, overnight, 30% of the time, with the understanding that occasional circumstances may necessitate additional travel (e.g. in-person hazard assessments and startup/commissioning activities).
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Geographic flexibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Passed EIT FE Exam.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull 25 pounds
  • Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment
  • Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
  • Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, hard hat, FRC)
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa's policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.

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