Lead Electrical Engineer – Gas Power Generation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the electrical engineering implementation of large-scale gas power generation projects from initial estimating through construction support and project completion.

• Create preliminary electrical designs for proposals that include considerations for power quality, system reliability, constructability, cost efficiency, and Blattner best practices.

• Manage the development of the Basis of Design (BOD), conduct electrical engineering reviews, handle RFIs, and produce technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Evaluate electrical one-line diagrams, protection and control schemes, grounding systems, cable routing, equipment layouts, substation designs, and third-party engineering submissions.

• Synchronize electrical engineering tasks with Project Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, Owners, utilities, and Engineers of Record.

• Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, procurement, vendor assessments, and review of technical submissions.

• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, and technical risk evaluations.

• Mentor and nurture the development of Engineer I, Engineer II, Senior Engineers, and CAD Designers.

• Promote electrical engineering standards, lessons learned, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Act as the technical electrical engineering expert for intricate design challenges throughout the project's execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory or the capability to obtain one within one year of employment.

• A minimum of seven years of progressive electrical engineering experience in utility-scale power generation, industrial, EPC, utility, or heavy infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating intricate electrical engineering projects.

• Background in supporting gas turbine facilities, reciprocating engine generation plants, simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants, substations, switchyards, transmission infrastructure, or balance of plant electrical systems.

• In-depth understanding of medium- and high-voltage power systems, utility interconnections, protection and control systems, grounding, power quality, and electrical equipment design.

• Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record, utilities, EPC partners, and construction teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.

• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical engineering teams while mentoring and developing technical skills.

• Capacity to drive engineering innovation, establish electrical design standards, and continuously enhance engineering quality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 100% employer-covered HDHP insurance premiums for employees.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for HSA and FSA.

• Dental and Vision insurance.

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).

• Work/Life balance.

• Employee/Family-oriented culture.

• On-site gym.