Electrical Engineer, Utility Distribution Power Systems – Oil & Gas

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer, Utility Distribution Power Systems – Oil & Gas role is listed in Houston, TX, as onsite, with a stated annual pay range of $90,000–$120,000. Atwell’s Oil & Gas group supports industrial, utility, and oil and gas projects across North America. The engineer develops electrical designs and power-system studies, supports distribution and substation work, and prepares technical deliverables. The role contributes to project execution by coordinating with clients, utilities, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams from preliminary design through construction support.

What you'll do

• Perform electrical engineering and design for medium- and low-voltage systems
• model and conduct power-system studies
• prepare technical reports and recommendations
• support transmission, distribution, substation, relay, and protection engineering
• develop drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction packages
• coordinate with project stakeholders
• provide field, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support as required
• check work for quality and accuracy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

utility distribution

power systems

oil & gas

houston tx

atwell

etap

skm

substation engineering

power system studies

$90k–$120k/year

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, annual and spot bonuses, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, student loan repayment, paid licensing and certification fees, wellness reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, family planning and IVF benefits, pet insurance, and employer-paid disability and life insurance.

Why this role

Mid-level role supporting utility, industrial, and oil and gas projects, with power-system studies and distribution engineering as key areas.

About the employer

Atwell, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.