​The Electrical Engineer provides technical support, design, technical evaluations, and Electrical Project Engineering support for Power Plants. This responsibility involves a wide range of complex issues and small to medium capital improvement projects. The position requires proficiency in applying sound electrical engineering principles and a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Support the Plants and Project teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects.

• Perform power system studies including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities.

• Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information.

• Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing.

• Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.

• Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.

• Provide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures. Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.

• Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Schedule and coordinate field-related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management.

• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by company policies and OSHA.

• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the company’s auto insurance carrier.

• Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and internationally.

• Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer license a plus.

• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry.

• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc.

• Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred).

• Experience with AutoCAD.

• Working knowledge of NERC Standards as applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects.

• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that enables safe and efficient performance of job duties.