Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Entity: Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Role Synopsis

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead the electrical design and execution across oil and gas facilities within our Facilities Engineering & Construction team. This role will manage standard electrical designs, specify and design instrumentation and control systems, oversee commissioning, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in electrical power distribution for systems <600V, VFDs, panelboards, and large HP motors (up to 800HP). This role will be responsible for interfacing with the electrical utilities to bring line power to our facilities. Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and Arc Flash Studies, preferably in ETAP. We thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where energy, agility, and collaboration are key. Our team operates at a high volume and high velocity, engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders daily. Success here means being proactive, adaptable, and relentlessly focused on delivering results—often under tight timelines and shifting priorities. If you’re energized by complexity, motivated by impact, and thrive in a culture that values communication, ownership, and momentum, you’ll feel right at home.

Key Accountabilities

Standard Design

• Lead and maintain standard electrical design for upstream facilities, including equipment specification, procurement, and construction support.
• Develop and maintain electrical design standards for power distribution, grounding, motor control, MCCs, VFDs, heat trace, and facility power systems.
• Specify and procure electrical equipment including power distribution equipment, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, motor starters, heat tracing systems, and electrical panels.
• Oversee purchasing and supply chain activities related to electrical scope, including scheduling, ordering, expediting, and cost tracking.
• Evaluate alternative electrical designs and equipment selections, assessing impacts to safety, reliability, operability, and cost.
• Review electrical portions of equipment RFPs for facilities (separators, heaters, VRUs, Instrument Air skids, compressors, coolers, etc.).
• Participate in HAZOP / PHA design reviews, providing electrical and power system expertise.
• Work closely with Facilities Engineering to align electrical design with mechanical, process, and civil requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations to incorporate operability, maintainability, and safety feedback into electrical designs.

Per Pad Execution

• Develop and review site‑specific electrical drawings, including one‑lines, grounding plans, area classification drawings, conduit/cable schedules, and load calculations.
• Provide electrical design input for power distribution layouts, motor loads, voltage drop, short‑circuit considerations, and equipment ratings.
• Support and respond to RFIs related to electrical construction, equipment installation, and code compliance.
• Coordinate with Field Electrical / I&E technicians to support site execution and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate with local utilities for electrical service design, load letters, meter requirements, and service energization.
• Perform site walkdowns and inspections to verify electrical installation quality and compliance with construction drawings, NEC, and BPX standards.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical power issues, motor drives, and facility electrical equipment, both on‑site and remotely.
• Ensure all arc flash studies are performed and equipment is properly labeled. Responsible for performing arc flash studies directly or managing 3rd party contractors

Commissioning

• Support electrical pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, including continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, grounding verification, and power system energization.
• Execute or support electrical safety system testing and verification prior to PSSR.
• Redline electrical drawings and coordinate as‑built documentation.
• Provide remote and on‑site support during startup for electrical equipment issues and system performance.
• Participate in PSSR and support electrical handover documentation to Operations.
• Track electrical startup issues and failures to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate power metering and electrical measurement, coordinating calibration and verification activities as required.

Essential Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – preferably Electrical (or relevant experience)
• Experience with electrical power systems for oil & gas or industrial facilities, including power distribution, grounding, motor control, MCCs, VFDs, and heat tracing.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), hazardous area classification (API RP 500 / 505), and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Experience supporting electrical design, procurement, and construction for upstream or process facilities.
• Experience with medium‑ and low‑voltage electrical systems, including equipment sizing and power system considerations.
• Ability to review and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, electrical one‑lines, grounding plans, and 3D models.
• Experience supporting electrical commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field execution.
• Familiarity with measurement and metering electrical requirements
• Experience coordinating with Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Construction teams.
• Experience performing and reviewing arc flash studies, preferably using ETAP

Desirable criteria

• License Professional Engineer (or EIT working towards PE)
• Familiarity working with electrical utilities and CO-OPs
• SQL, Python and ability to do data analytics using Snowflake
• Knowledge of industrial OT network architecture and connectivity principles
• Knowledge of AGA/API measurement standards for allocations and custody transfer.

Compensation & Benefits

How much do we pay (Base)?

$200,000-$225,000

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Legal authorization requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer

Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Asking for Feedback, Asking for Feedback, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Construction, Delegation, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Goal Setting, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Managing Performance, OMS and bp requirements, Presenting, Project execution planning, Project HSSE, Project Leadership, Quality, Risk Management, Safe design and operating limits, Schedule and resources, Stakeholder Management, standards and practices {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.