Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer

Confidential Opportunity
Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer
A confidential employer in the oil and gas industry seeks a Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer to lead electrical reliability at a major refinery in Martinez, California. This role gives you ownership of a high-voltage distribution network and a 98.5MW cogeneration unit. If you want to drive safety, uptime, and long-term asset health in a plant environment, this is your chance.
Role Snapshot
CompanyConfidential Employer
LocationMartinez, California, USA
IndustryEnergy
Compensation$101,000 - $185,000 per year
Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire
Remote StatusNo Remote
Total Openings1
Work Experience5 - 30 years
Opportunity
This is not a desk-bound engineering role. As the Senior Electrical (Power) Engineer, you will own the electrical backbone of a large refinery, including thousands of motors, drives, protective relays, and an on-site 98.5-megawatt cogeneration power plant. Your decisions will directly impact plant safety, production uptime, and long-term asset health. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with electricians and operators, solving real-time problems in a high-stakes environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities stretch from engineering analysis to field execution. You will review arc flash studies, update protection settings, troubleshoot motor control centers, and manage capital projects from scope to commissioning. When the plant plans a turnaround, you are the person procuring transformers and switchgear and providing technical leadership during outages. This work keeps critical processes running safely and efficiently, meeting both operational and environmental standards.
The engineer who thrives here brings deep power systems expertise and a practical, hands-on approach. You can read a one-line diagram as easily as you write a switching procedure. You are respected by craftspeople and engineers alike because you explain complex ideas clearly and lead by example. You want a role where your technical judgment is trusted, your ideas drive real change, and you can see the results of your work every day.
If you are a power engineer looking for real authority and visible impact, this is the role you have been waiting for. Step out of pure design work and into a high-ownership position at a major refinery that values proactive problem solvers. Our client offers a strong compensation package, exceptional benefits, a 9/80 schedule, and relocation support to the Bay Area. Submit your resume today to learn more about this confidential opportunity in Martinez, California.
Non-Negotiables

• You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• You must have proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical problems in an industrial setting
• You must bring hands-on expertise with the design, specification, and procurement of medium- and high-voltage equipment such as switchgear, motors, and transformers
• You must be familiar with NFPA 70B maintenance practices and have executed substation maintenance outages
• You must have experience with power system modeling studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis
• You must be willing to work a flexible schedule during turnarounds, outages, and project execution periods

What's In It For You

• You will earn a competitive base salary between $101,000 and $185,000, based on your experience and scope of impact
• A performance bonus of 15% to 22% adds substantial upside to your annual earnings
• The company provides a traditional pension plan and a 401(k) with company match to build your long-term financial security
• You will enjoy a 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off for excellent work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans are included in the benefits package
• Full relocation assistance is offered to help you and your family settle into the Martinez community
• You will join a company with a strong track record of stability and career growth, with potential opportunities at multiple locations across the country

Responsibilities

• You will champion a Goal Zero safety culture, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA Subpart S, and other electrical safety standards
• You will provide daily technical support for the refinery's electrical distribution systems, from high-voltage substations to motor control centers
• You will evaluate electrical reliability risks and develop infrastructure upgrade plans, capital projects, and turnaround work packages
• You will perform power system modeling studies such as load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analysis to maintain system integrity
• You will mentor and educate team members on electrical safety and equipment best practices
• You will oversee management of change documentation and lead root cause analysis investigations to prevent repeat failures

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SKM modeling software for power systems analysis is a strong plus
• Experience programming Schweitzer protective relays will set you apart
• Project lifecycle management experience, from scope development through commissioning, is highly valued
• Hands-on familiarity with hazardous area classification per API RP-500 is preferred
• A working knowledge of national codes and standards such as IEEE, NEMA, and API will distinguish you
• Your background in performing arc flash analysis and implementing safety improvements is a definite advantage

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