Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Redbud Partners, LLC offers an on-site role in Oklahoma City with a competitive compensation package and a strong benefits foundation. The position provides a yearly salary of USD 170,000, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits set including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and an employee assistance program. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving across oil and gas construction projects, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful project impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and stamp electrical design packages covering power distribution, grounding, lighting, controls, instrumentation, and motor control systems.
- Support construction activities by providing technical guidance, resolving field issues, and reviewing contractor submittals, drawings, and RFIs.
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment such as MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, generators, and instrumentation systems.
- Ensure electrical work complies with NEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, and company-specific standards.
- Perform load calculations, arc flash analysis, and short-circuit/coordination studies.
- Collaborate with project managers to prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Conduct site visits, punch lists, inspections, and quality assurance checks during construction.
- Work with mechanical, civil, structural, and process teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Support procurement activities including technical evaluations of vendor packages and equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation, as-builts, and project records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- Professional Engineer license preferred; EIT considered with relevant experience.
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial construction environments.
- Ability to meet site safety requirements, including PPE and training.
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, API RP standards, and hazardous area classifications (Class & Division or Zone).
- Experience with electrical design tools such as SKM, ETAP, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
- Proven field experience supporting construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Technologies
- SKM
- ETAP
- AutoCAD
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Hours and Schedule
This is a full-time position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with hours potentially varying based on business needs. The role blends office-based design work with on-site field responsibilities, and travel to active construction sites is required as needed.
Preferred Experience
- Midstream or upstream construction projects such as pipelines, compressor stations, terminals, and gas plants.
- Control systems and instrumentation integration.
- Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and facility automation systems.
- Experience managing contractors or providing owner’s engineering support.