Senior Power Systems Engineer

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is a key technical leader within ProPetro’s PROPWR organization, responsible for the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems across multiple equipment platforms. This includes developing documentation that outlines troubleshooting procedures for field employees, creating integration drawings for electrical systems, and providing remote support to personnel needing SME assistance for equipment in operation. The Senior Power Systems Engineer also leads testing programs, ensuring all systems are thoroughly evaluated and verified prior to field deployment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑performance electrical systems across the PROPWR fleet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems and sub‑systems across various PROPWR equipment types.
• Develop milestones and track progress to achieve objectives.
• Serve as the SME for system integration testing, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Act as the lead on various power systems engineering projects and initiatives.
• Develop documentation on a system and sub-system level.
• Create and maintain diagrams and technical resources, including:
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment SOP’s
• Single-line diagrams
• Equipment training
• Integration testing
• Design medium voltage cable assemblies and interconnection methods.
• Provide sustained engineering and troubleshooting of equipment operating in-field.
• Interact with vendors and third-party suppliers.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior engineers on power systems design principles, analysis tools, and project management practices.
• Partner and collaborate with various stakeholders within PROPWR and ProPetro.
• Identifying potential technical risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Develop training material and delivering technical presentations, as required.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent degree required.
• 7-years’ experience with electrical systems, required.
• Great understanding of the NEC.
• Knowledgeable of the NESC and NFPA 70E.
• Experience in the development of electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Worked on AC systems up to 15kV and DC systems up to 120V.
• Experience with recip generators or turbines, strongly preferred.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide corrective actions.
• Experience working in field operations and troubleshooting medium voltage equipment.
• Skilled with electrical measurement devices, instrumentation and tooling.
• Proven project management skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Proficient with Visio, SmartDraw or similar diagramming tools.
• Experience with electrical CAD software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and wide variety of software programs.
• Possess extreme sense of ownership and highly collaborative.
• Willing to train team members and dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Responsive, action-oriented and agile in decision making.
• Willingness to travel within the Permian Basin (West Texas and Southeast New Mexico) and Houston as needed.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the role’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the role’s essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the role’s classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.

PROPWR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.