Senior Electrical Engineer Thermal Power Generation
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
We are designing the grid of the future!
EPE is a leading energy engineering consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across conventional thermal renewable storage and hybrid power systems. As a Senior Electrical Engineer Thermal Power Generation you will serve as a primary technical resource for the electrical design and integration of conventional thermal generation assets including gas turbines reciprocating (RICE) engine-generator sets and their balance of plant (BOP) working alongside experienced technical leaders on technically complex high-visibility projects spanning the full lifecycle from feasibility and design through commissioning and operations support. As a licensed Professional Engineer you will independently deliver and stamp high-quality consulting deliverables across simple-cycle combined-cycle cogeneration (CHP) and reciprocating engine plants provide technical guidance to project team members and actively contribute to EPEs internal knowledge base and best practices.
EPE supports a flexible work environment. This role is open to remote candidates based in the United States or Canada with travel required for client engagements FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
Howyou can make an impact:
- 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 EPEs 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
Bring your passion heres whats needed:
- 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
Preferred
- 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 owners engineer experience
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Location: This position is remote US or Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster
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Required Experience:
Senior IC