Electrical Engineer

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Specify, evaluate and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major / complex projects.
• Prepare technical bids and / or proposal evaluations and recommendations.
• Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including power generation, utility inter-ties, distribution, motor / plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.
• Review and / or negotiate utility contracts with outside vendors.
• Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations and utility contracts.
• Prepare highly detailed 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 and facility electrical area classification drawings.
• Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation.
• Direct work and 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, making presentations when requested.
• 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.

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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.