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Bpinternational

Principal Electrical Engineer

Salary$118k – $169k
LocationUnited States of America - Texas - Houston
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
8 years of industrial electrical experience
Experience with 480 volt distribution and medium voltage utility service
Knowledge of electrical safety, testing standards, and area classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC, and NETA)
Experience analyzing and using electrical power system modeling software such as ETAP and SKM
Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for electrical equipment
Experience with complex problem solving and working through complex technical requirements
Ability to guide, influence, and convince to be able to deliver job duties effectively
Willing to travel domestically in support of electrical equipment, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Nice to have1
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Skills
ETAP
SKM
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
401(k)
Bonus
Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
About Archaea
bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.
Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.
About the role
The Electrical Engineer is a member of the Electrical Engineering Team at Archaea Energy and will provide engineering expertise in support of RNG assets across the company. They are responsible for improving the reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance of electrical systems and assets. This position supports safe and efficient plant operations, provides technical leadership for predictive and preventive maintenance, performs failure analysis, and develops reliability strategies.
The Engineer works closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues and institute solutions that contribute to reliability. This position will also be expected to act as an electrical resource and mentor for new project development as an electrical subject matter expert. This includes supporting design reviews, construction inquiries, and commissioning procedures.
Key accountabilities
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Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements for power distribution systems, motors, generators, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and associated equipment.
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Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant electrical failures and recurring equipment issues.
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Lead reliability improvement projects and initiatives that support asset lifecycle management and capital replacement planning.
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Analyze test data from electrical equipment and recommend corrective actions
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Support site energy efficiency and operational excellence programs.
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Coordinate and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, and harmonics.
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Build key relationships with electric utility operators
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Work closely with project managers and procurement to ensure new projects are built and designed to approved specifications
Essential education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Essential experience
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8 years of industrial electrical experience
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Experience with 480 volt distribution and medium voltage utility service.
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Knowledge of electrical safety, testing standards, and area classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC, and NETA)
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Experience analyzing and using electrical power system modeling software such as ETAP and SKM.
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Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for electrical equipment
•
Experience with complex problem solving and working through complex technical requirements.
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Ability to guide, influence, and convince to be able to deliver job duties effectively.
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Willing to travel domestically in support of electrical equipment, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Desirable criteria
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Professional Engineering (PE) license
Why join us?
Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, apply today!
How much do we pay? $118,000 - $169,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:
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Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
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Quarterly Momentum Bonus
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401K Program
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Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short-Term Disability
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Long-Term Disability
But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!
Travel Requirement:
Up to 10% 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:
Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Construction, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Influencing, 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, Strategy and business case, Workload Prioritization
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.
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