What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at BlackRock Resources LLC?
We are seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems and produce construction drawing packages for upstream and midstream gas facilities — both new and retrofit. This role is split between office-based design and regional field engagement across PA, WV, and OH.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems and produce facility construction drawing packages for well pads, dehydration/compression stations, and pipeline metering tie-ins.
- Work with standard O&G equipment: wellheads, GPUs, atmospheric storage tanks, vertical separators, filtration vessels, meter tubes, compressors, and associated piping, valves, fittings, and control valves.
- Ensure designs comply with ASME B31.8, NEC, NFPA, and applicable API standards; apply correct ANSI/API pressure class designations.
- Develop and maintain CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, transitioning deliverables to AutoCAD Plant 3D.
- Conduct equipment and system testing; analyze results to verify performance, safety, and compliance.
- Coordinate with technicians, contractors, and clients; manage project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Prepare cost estimates, technical specifications, and engineering reports.
- Provide field support during construction and commissioning; perform site visits across the regional service area.
- Research emerging technologies and methods to improve system performance and project delivery.
- BSEE required; EIT preferred; PE license a plus.
- 3–6 years of electrical engineering experience in oil & gas, midstream, or industrial energy.
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.8, NEC, NFPA 70E, and API standards for gas facility design.
- Familiarity with ANSI 600, API 5,000, and API 10,000 pressure-rated systems and associated equipment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical; willingness to transition to AutoCAD Plant 3D.
- Valid driver's license; ability to perform regional field visits (~30%).
- Experience with Marcellus/Utica shale producers or Appalachian midstream operators preferred.
- Familiarity with sales point metering, SCADA, or pipeline telemetry systems a plus.