Senior Electrical Designer

Essential duties and responsibilities

- Planning and Development. Support project teams in defining electrical scope, requirements, and system integration strategies.

- Provide guidance on standards, specifications, and best practices to promote consistency across projects.

- Design Review and Assurance. Review contractor and vendor electrical deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and internal standards.

- Identify risks, gaps, or optimization opportunities early in the design process.

- Implementation and Commissioning. Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.

- Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during project execution.

- Offer continued support as projects transition into operations.

- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers to build organizational capability in electrical engineering.

Minimum requirements :

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or Candidates with substantial practical field experience in electrical systems, installations, or project execution may be considered in lieu of a formal electrical engineering degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- 20+ years of experience designing and validating large scale facility design.

- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

- Proficient in fundamental engineering skills with strong knowledge of electrical system design for large industrial facilities.

- Experienced in designing power and distribution systems for natural gas compressor stations, pump stations, and processing facilities.

- Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, flow charts, and P&IDs.

- In-depth knowledge of standards such as NEC, IEC, ISA, API, and IEEE; experienced in medium and high-voltage equipment specification and sizing.

- Capable of designing lighting systems, power distribution, motor control circuits, grounding, motor drives, and secondary systems (fire and gas alarms, DC circuits).

- Familiar with general substation design practices.

- Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement, including team members, project management, EPC firms, and other internal/external customers.

- Able to perform all essential and marginal job functions, work collaboratively, follow management directions, and adhere to work schedules and work rules.

- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex technical issues.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Proficient in fundamental engineering skills with strong knowledge of electrical system design for large industrial facilities.

- Capable of managing multiple tasks under strict deadlines and organizing daily work effectively.

- Experienced in designing power and distribution systems for natural gas compressor stations, pump stations, and processing facilities.

- Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, flow charts, and P&IDs.

- In-depth knowledge of standards such as NEC, IEC, ISA, API, and IEEE; experienced in medium and high-voltage equipment specification and sizing.

- Capable of designing lighting systems, power distribution, motor control circuits, grounding, motor drives, and secondary systems (fire and gas alarms, DC circuits).

- Familiar with general substation design practices.

- Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement, including team members, project management, EPC firms, and other internal/external customers.

- Able to perform all essential and marginal job functions, work collaboratively, follow management directions, and adhere to work schedules and work rules.

- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex technical issues.

Capable of managing multiple tasks under strict deadlines and organizing daily work effectively.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

- Experience with hydrogen, syngas, ammonia, or GTL processing facilities

- Experience with evaluation and design of electrolysis systems from an electrical perspective

- Experience ETAP (develop one lines, load flow, motor starting studies..

- Specific knowledge related to the electrical/mechanical design of rotating equipment including engines, turbines, pumps, and electric motor drives.

Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Other Responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V