Senior Electrical Engineer

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Motiva, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-voltage electrical systems across refinery operations. You will provide expert technical support, manage electrical system integrity, and support the integration of power systems with process automation. Your focus will include equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to industry standards, regulatory compliance, and company engineering practices.

- Provide engineering support for high-voltage and medium-voltage power systems across operational areas, including substations, switchgear, and motor control centers.

- Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and provide technical assurance for electrical reliability and performance.

- Support and coordinate the integration of electrical systems with instrumentation and process control systems.

- Conduct hazard assessments, electrical safety audits, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.

- Perform Management of Change (MOC) reviews to ensure safe and effective modifications to electrical systems.

- Lead or support the development and review of electrical specifications, design packages, and technical standards.

- Evaluate and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, API).

- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for electrical incidents and system failures.

- Implement quality control procedures to ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, safety, and operational standards.

- Contribute to energy efficiency initiatives and power system optimization efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and environmental performance.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. - 15+ years of experience in electrical power systems engineering in a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.

- Strong knowledge of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) power distribution systems and associated equipment.

- Experience with electrical system protection, coordination studies, arc flash analysis, and grounding practices.

- Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, API, NESC).

- Demonstrated ability to assess risk and implement safety best practices in electrical design and field work.

Preferred Education and Experience:

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.

- Experience with electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP, SKM).

- Familiarity with refinery process integration and control system interfaces.

- Knowledge of SAP or other CMMS platforms for managing electrical maintenance and inspections.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional teams.