Electrical Engineer - Power Generation - REMOTE
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
No H1B
Key skills
Electrical engineering - power generationRenewable natural gasLV/MV power trainsControlsSwitchgearMotor controlTransformersCablesProtective relayingGroundinglightning protectionUtility interconnectionAutoCADMS OfficeEngineering design software - ETAPEngineering design software - SKMScope developmentRisk mitigationHAZOPrisk assessment studiesProject managementLeadershipProject ManagementMentoringSales
About this role
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The role involves leading the design of electrical systems for power generation and renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with functional and contractual standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the translation of concepts and project requirements into robust electrical designs for power generation, Combined Heat & Power (CHP), and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities
- Develop and detail specifications, perform calculations, select components, and ensure all deliverables meet functional and contractual standards
- Support early-stage project sales by preparing conceptual designs and tender documentation with high quality and timely turnaround
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineers, CAD Designers, and Project Managers, coordinating and leading design activities through to installation and commissioning
- Oversee the preparation of full electrical design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, layouts, schematics, equipment specifications, bills of materials, and cable schedules
- Conduct and lead HAZOP and risk assessment studies as required
- Provide technical support during project installation, commissioning, and testing phases, ensuring documentation compliance and project success
- Interface confidently with internal teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality management policies and standards
- Travel up to 30% for customer site meetings, surveys, and project support
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation (1–25MW) or renewable natural gas sectors
- In-depth knowledge of LV/MV power trains, controls, switchgear, motor control, transformers, cables, protective relaying, grounding and lightning protection, and utility interconnection
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and solid IT skills (MS Office)
- Experience with project management, scope development, proposals, and risk mitigation
- Familiarity with the latest engineering design software (ETAP, SKM, or equivalent)
- Technical leadership ability—mentoring, coaching, and peer review
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration
- Experience in CHP, Microgrid, Battery Storage, or Solar PV systems
- Experience using SKM, ETAP, Homar