Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer II to support large-scale, dispatchable power generation projects, including combustion turbine facilities. This role will function as a project engineer, providing electrical engineering expertise across engineering design and construction phases. The engineer will be responsible for technical reviews, responding to requests for information (RFIs), managing non-conformance items, and ensuring construction execution aligns with approved designs and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for large, dispatchable generation projects, including facilities currently in construction and design.
• Review and evaluate EPC contractor submittals, drawings, studies, and technical analyses for compliance with project requirements and master specifications.
• Prepare, review, and resolve RFIs, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and design clarifications.
• Identify and communicate variances to project specifications and coordinate internal approval processes.
• Support construction activities by providing on-site electrical engineering guidance, troubleshooting design conflicts, and assisting field teams.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved design documents and contractual scope.
• Collaborate closely with project engineers, project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and project controls teams (cost and scheduling).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including operations, environmental teams, siting and land rights, supply chain, and other technical disciplines.
• Interface with external stakeholders such as EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of engineering decisions, RFIs, and technical issues.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid work model with a combination of remote work, office work, and on-site support at active construction sites.
• Expected on-site presence of 2–3 days per week during construction; up to 4–5 days per week when on per diem assignments.
• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime available (but not mandatory) during construction activities.
• Travel is required to project sites; mileage and travel expenses are reimbursable per policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 9+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience supporting dispatchable generation projects, including engineering design or construction.
• Demonstrated experience working with RFIs, NCRs, and contract scope management.
• Strong knowledge of interpreting electrical design drawings and ensuring construction compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a large, matrixed, cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work on-site at project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale power generation projects, particularly large-frame combustion turbines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with intent to obtain PE.
• Familiarity with EPC contractor environments and large capital construction projects.

Technical Skills

• Experience or familiarity with engineering and project collaboration tools such as:
• ProjectWise
• Bluebeam
• Procore
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
• SAP (preferred but not required)