Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer

Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer (OOJ

• 45347) 101000-185000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/05/2026 Job Description Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer Refinery Operations | Full-Time | Martinez, CA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical (Power) Engineer to join our refinery operations team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assuring the safe, cost-effective reliability and integrity of electrical systems across the facility. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Inspectors on both long-term reliability objectives and day-to-day troubleshooting of complex refinery electrical equipment — including 15kV, 4160V, 2300V, and 480V distribution systems, synchronous and induction motors, starters, fans and blowers — while also providing critical technical support to an on-site 98.5MW cogeneration unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion a Goal Zero safety culture by ensuring compliance with site electrical safety standards, process safety fundamentals, and applicable regulations including

NFPA 70E, OSHA

Subpart S, and OSHA 1910.269.

• Educate and mentor team members on electrical safety, power generation, power distribution, and equipment best practices.
• electrical engineering expertise across a broad range of technical activities, including:
• Design, repair, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment (breakers, relay upgrades) and utilization equipment (motors, starters, VFDs, etc.).
• Review and development of switching instructions, electrical procedures, and preventative maintenance plans.
• Management of change (MOC) review and documentation.
• Root cause analysis and risk analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
• Evaluate electrical reliability risks and develop infrastructure upgrade plans, capital projects, and turnaround work packages, including scope development, cost-benefit analysis, equipment procurement, and field execution.
• Collaborate with craft personnel and business teams to support electrical system troubleshooting, field commissioning, and performance monitoring to ensure operability, environmental compliance, and process safety.
• Support turnaround events by developing work scope, drafting execution plans, and providing hands-on technical support during planned outages.
• Ensure all assigned projects comply with applicable industry codes and standards throughout all project phases, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and NEMA.
• Provide daily run-and-maintain technical and field support across refinery production plants, utility plants, the electrical distribution network, and the cogeneration facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems in an industrial setting.
• Experience with the design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems, including switchgear, motors, heat tracing, UPS, batteries, cathodic protection, motor-operated valves, transformers, breakers, relays, and temporary generators.
• Familiarity with

NFPA 70B

(Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) and hands-on experience executing substation maintenance outages.

• Experience with power system modeling studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, transient motor starting, and arc flash analysis.
• Experience with hazardous area classification per

API RP-500.

• Proficiency with SKM modeling software, one-line drawings, Schweitzer relay programming, and electrical area classification is a plus. Project lifecycle management experience is also valued.
• Familiarity with electrical system modeling and performance analysis.
• Working knowledge of national codes and standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC.
• Willingness to work an adjusted schedule during high-maintenance events such as turnarounds, project execution, and equipment overhauls.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $101,702

• $180,479.

Compensation will reflect the scope of the role, relevant experience, education, and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems in an industrial setting. Experience with the design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems, including switchgear, motors, heat tracing, UPS, batteries, cathodic protection, motor-operated valves, transformers, breakers, relays, and temporary generators. Familiarity with

NFPA 70B

(Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) and hands-on experience executing substation maintenance outages. Experience with power system modeling studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, transient motor starting, and arc flash analysis. Experience with hazardous area classification per

API RP-500.

Proficiency with SKM modeling software, one-line drawings, Schweitzer relay programming, and electrical area classification is a plus. Project lifecycle management experience is also valued. Familiarity with electrical system modeling and performance analysis. Working knowledge of national codes and standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC. Willingness to work an adjusted schedule during high-maintenance events such as turnarounds, project execution, and equipment overhauls. Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

Great Company Great Benefits Like Penson, 401K, 9/80 Schedule, Relocation Multiple Locations Across The Country

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Pay Rate:

101000-185000

Currency Type:

US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location:

Martinez, CA, California, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Salary:

101000-185000 / US Dollars

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations Industry(ies): Oil & Gas Refining / Drilling / Services