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Electrical Engineer

Continental Resources • Oklahoma City, OK • 6h ago

Onsite

Oklahoma City, OK

Full time

R02642

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering needs of the company as we explore and produce our land-based oil and gas assets. These engineering needs include, but are not limited to, basic electrical information, industry standards, specifications, site electrification & design review, utility coordination & billing analysis, bonding & grounding, lightning & static mitigation, electrical area classification, and electrical safety. This individual will work closely with the production and facility engineers and I&E personnel to provide well-engineered solutions to our electrical power requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support for development and updating technical standards and best electrical engineering practices both inside and outside of the company.

Prepare electrical specifications for the purchase of materials and services.

Coordinate and manage the required electrical design and installation of facility and power systems as well as instrumentation and control systems prevalent in the oil and gas industry.

Work with power delivery partners to evaluate the most cost-effective energy choices.

Interpret and disseminate electrical code requirements for Operations.

Analyze power data to determine optimal operating efficiencies.

Develop practices and processes that can efficiently support the growing electrical needs for the entire company.

Perform or coordinate electrical power-system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, motor starting, harmonics, and power-factor analysis, using SKM, ETAP, or comparable tools.

Interface with the Business Units at all levels.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated competence in electrical engineering.

Ability to perform economic analysis and justification.

Coordinates and manages projects through 3rd party companies - specifically electrical service providers, consultants and contractors, with guidance from senior personnel.

Demonstrated analytical skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Drives results - Demonstrates accountability and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, with guidance from senior personnel.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE exam) passed, current EIT certification leading to Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.

Ability to travel as needed.

Electrical power infrastructure knowledge and understanding.

Knowledgeable in NFPA 70E, NEC and other electrical codes/standards and requirements such as IEEE, IES, NESC, and RUS.

Knowledgeable in technical codes/standards and engineering best practices of the upstream oil and gas industry, including API RPs.

Experience with modeling and performing analysis of electrical power systems.

Experience with I&E design drawings, component specifications, programmable control logic and device communication protocols.

Project management experience.

An acceptable pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Experience in well site automation, measurement, and controls.

Experience with CAD and Peloton products.

Experience with power design tools such as SKM, ETAP, WindMil and PLS-CADD.

Experience with power system load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash analysis.

Experience with overcurrent protection devices such as SEL relays with system reclosers.

Experience with programmable logic controllers such as Rockwell Studio 5000.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.

Occasional lifting, up to 25 pounds.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Continental Resources participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify. (https://www.clr.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/E-Verify-Participation-IER-Right-to-Work-Posters.pdf)

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.

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