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Kinder Morgan

Electrical Design Engineer

Kinder Morgan, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position Description

Design, selection and implementation of medium/low voltage power systems used in the operation of natural gas pipeline systems.

Review, recommend and evaluate the design, installation, and operations of medium and low-voltage electrical systems to ensure compliance with NEC requirements while evaluating them for the optimization of efficient, safe and economical operation.

Familiar with the design of ancillary electrical equipment on low-speed and high-speed compressor stations. Review, recommend and evaluate when soft starts and variable speed drives should be used on equipment.

This position is expected to review design/construction drawings that include area classification, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable schedules and PID’s to ensure compliance with NEC and API RP500 requirements.

Support Operations personnel in maintenance work and troubleshooting of electrical issues.

Accountable for completing tasks with quality, compliance with applicable codes/standards, and on schedule.

Effectively interface and integrate with other Company departments including Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Development, and Operations to maintain the integrity of the Company’s infrastructure.

Represent the Company in area of expertise with customers, suppliers, licensees, third-party engineering firms, outside consultants, and industry associations. Project manage the electrical portion of the project if the design is produced in house.

Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of electrical systems with the overall product design.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work while supporting the department and Project Manager with delivery.

Interface with utility companies to obtain short circuit data, new meter loop and services, meter upgrades, new substation and/or upgrades.

Assist with the commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems.

Work with Project Management and Business Development to develop cost estimates for projects (greenfield and brownfield)

Review/interpret Arc Flash studies and perform small studies, review relay coordination and root cause analysis.

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