What are the responsibilities and job description for the LNG Engineer II/LNG Sr Engineer/LNG Sr Engineer II (Electrical) position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for an LNG Engineer II/LNG Sr Engineer/LNG Sr Engineer II at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.
Responsibilities
The LNG Engineer (Electrical) provides plant-wide technical authority and day-to-day support for the reliable operation of Cove Point's medium and low voltage power generation and distribution systems. This role focuses on preventing electrical equipment failures, optimizing protective relaying and load shedding schemes, maintaining power system models, and driving continuous improvement in electrical reliability and safety.
Key responsibilities include:
Perform power system modeling, load flow, short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies using ETAP.
Maintain the site-wide arc-flash program and ensure NFPA 70E compliance.
Develop, test, and maintain protective relay settings and coordination for 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV systems.
Support the Fast Load Shedding and Power Management Systems for plant turbines and black[1]start generators.
Lead or support Root Cause Failure Analyses and bad-actor elimination for electrical equipment.
Provide electrical discipline input to Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP revalidation studies, capital projects, turnarounds, and outages.
Review and maintain electrical drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics, area classification, etc.).
Support troubleshooting and emergency response for critical electrical events.
Mentor less-experienced engineers, I&E technicians, and operations personnel.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Qualifications
LNG Engineer II
1-3 Years of Professional Engineering Experience
LNG Sr Engineer
5 Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License Preferred)
LNG Sr Engineer II
8 Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License required).
All levels
Preferred
***Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
***Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.
**Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC application prior to employment
**Relocation assistance is available dependent upon eligibility requirements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program required. Master's degree is preferred.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include medical plans for individuals and families; health savings account or flexible spending accounts; dental and vision benefits for individuals and families; life insurance; hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability plans; paid parental leave; educational assistance; adoption assistance; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company's performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management's discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company's performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.
About the Team
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for an LNG Engineer II/LNG Sr Engineer/LNG Sr Engineer II at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.
Responsibilities
The LNG Engineer (Electrical) provides plant-wide technical authority and day-to-day support for the reliable operation of Cove Point's medium and low voltage power generation and distribution systems. This role focuses on preventing electrical equipment failures, optimizing protective relaying and load shedding schemes, maintaining power system models, and driving continuous improvement in electrical reliability and safety.
Key responsibilities include:
Perform power system modeling, load flow, short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies using ETAP.
Maintain the site-wide arc-flash program and ensure NFPA 70E compliance.
Develop, test, and maintain protective relay settings and coordination for 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV systems.
Support the Fast Load Shedding and Power Management Systems for plant turbines and black[1]start generators.
Lead or support Root Cause Failure Analyses and bad-actor elimination for electrical equipment.
Provide electrical discipline input to Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP revalidation studies, capital projects, turnarounds, and outages.
Review and maintain electrical drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics, area classification, etc.).
Support troubleshooting and emergency response for critical electrical events.
Mentor less-experienced engineers, I&E technicians, and operations personnel.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Qualifications
LNG Engineer II
1-3 Years of Professional Engineering Experience
- Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
- Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
- Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
- Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs,
- Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
LNG Sr Engineer
5 Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License Preferred)
- Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
- Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
- Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
- Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
LNG Sr Engineer II
8 Years of Professional Engineering Experience (PE License required).
- Extensive knowledge of high- and medium-voltage power systems in heavy industrial or process facilities.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations and present solutions to leadership.
All levels
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E), and industry practices.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to safety and reliability culture.
Preferred
- Experience in LNG, refining, petrochemical, or large power generation facilities.
- Hands-on experience with SEL, GE Multilin, or Beckwith relays.
- Experience with ETAP.
***Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
***Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.
**Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC application prior to employment
**Relocation assistance is available dependent upon eligibility requirements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program required. Master's degree is preferred.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include medical plans for individuals and families; health savings account or flexible spending accounts; dental and vision benefits for individuals and families; life insurance; hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability plans; paid parental leave; educational assistance; adoption assistance; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company's performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management's discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company's performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.
About the Team
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.