Electric Power EngineersRemote
Senior Electrical Engineer - Thermal Power Generation
United States of America
Full Time
3 hours ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Electrical design for gas turbine power plantsElectrical design for cogeneration power plantsElectrical design for reciprocating engine power plantsHV/MV electrical systemsAC Single Line Diagrams (SLD)Power distribution designFacility grounding schemesElectrical equipment specificationTransformersSwitchgearProtection and control systemsInstrumentationFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Commissioning of power plantsNECNFPA 70EIEEE 80IEEE C37Professional Engineering (PE) licenseETAPSKM PowerToolsAutoCAD Electrical
About this role
Electric Power Engineers is a leading energy engineering consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across various power systems. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Thermal Power Generation to serve as a primary technical resource for electrical design and integration of conventional thermal generation assets, working on complex projects from feasibility to operations support.
Responsibilities:
- Independently develop and stamp AC Single Line Diagrams (SLD), HV/MV power distribution designs, and facility grounding schemes for thermal generation facilities
- Select and specify electrical equipment — including transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, and instrumentation — to meet project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards
- Lead installation oversight, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and troubleshooting for gas turbine and reciprocating engine plants
- Serve as a licensed technical resource for project teams, providing PE-level design guidance and peer review on electrical deliverables
- Ensure all electrical design deliverables comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and other applicable regulatory and industry requirements; sign and seal documents as required by applicable jurisdiction
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, civil, and structural engineers to ensure full integration of electrical systems with plant BOP and auxiliary systems
- Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of EPE's internal technical standards, design templates, and best practices for thermal generation projects
- Support business development activities including proposal development, scope definition, and client technical presentations
- Own personal project delivery against defined scope, schedule, and budget objectives, proactively identifying and escalating risks
Requirements:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated electrical power systems design experience
- Active Professional Engineering (PE) license Required
- 7+ years of electrical design experience for gas turbine, cogeneration, or reciprocating engine power plants
- 7+ years of experience with HV/MV electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop and stamp SLDs, HV/MV distribution designs, grounding schemes, and electrical equipment specifications
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE 80, IEEE C37, and related standards applicable to power generation facilities
- PE licensure in multiple states or willingness to obtain reciprocal licensure as project needs require
- Experience with major thermal generation OEMs, including gas turbine manufacturers (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines) and reciprocating engine manufacturers (Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN)
- Hands-on experience leading FAT/SAT and commissioning activities for turbine or engine-generator plants
- Working knowledge of mechanical and controls systems for gas turbines and RICE gensets
- Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience across simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine plant configurations
- Prior consulting or owner's engineer experience