Power Electrical Engineer

Kinder Morgan Engineering Group is currently seeking a Power Electrical Engineer (Up to 10 years experience), with proven power system analysis experience. The candidate must be knowledgeable of industry codes and standards (NFPA/NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, API).The successful candidate will serve as a Specialist Arc-Flash Engineer for the KM OSG Business Unit. This position is based in Houston, Texas, but will be required to travel to KM Terminals within the USA.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate, and execute electrical arc-flash studies based on NFPA-70E, IEEE-1584, and NEC.
• Engineer and implement arc-flash mitigation schemes.
• ETAP modeling: Maintain existing power studies, motor starting limitations, short circuit, etc.
• Review power studies; evaluate flow values, short circuit levels, arc-flash levels and protective device coordination of 25KV to low voltage electrical distribution utilizing the ETAP software.
• Upgrade electrical installations to comply with NFPA 70, 70E, NESC, IEEE specifications, standards, and recommended practices.
• Expertise with power systems design and operations, 15KV/5KV power distribution, equipment and protective relaying.
• Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, more efficient and cost effective operation, making sure that operating costs are consistent with budgetary constraints.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple electrical projects and provide technical support to operations and team members.
• Preparation of project cost estimates (AFE’s). Cost and schedule control.
• Involvement in all electrical aspects of the projects, from conceptual, financial, through design, construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Provide root cause analysis on electrical equipment failures and major outages.
• Plans, prepares and/or reviews technical electrical specifications, procedures, drawings, and estimates.
• Review and approve ELECTRICAL ENGINEERing construction packages.
• Approve and/or create protection devices settings.

Position Requirements

Core Competencies

• Customer focus.
• Self-starter and high drive for results. Capable to work with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Strong prioritization and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Accountability and problem solving.
• 15KV distribution operational experience
• Transformers and induction and synchronous motors electrical protection.
• Proficient in NFPA-70E
• Knowledgeable in SEL and Multilin protection relays
• Proficient in ETAP Power Tools software.

Working conditions

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.
• Most be able to obtain a TWIC
• Working after hours, on holidays, and weekends depending on project requirements.
• Up to 15% travel required within USA to KM Terminals.
• Must be willing and able to carry a company cell phone.
• Experience working following strict safety rules in hazardous environments.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.