Conventional Generation Principal Engineer

Overview

Design and oversee electrical systems for gas turbines and reciprocating engine plants.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance
• equipment selection
• system integration
• project delivery
• installation oversight
• power design

Tasks

-Ensuring that all electrical work complies with relevant safety regulations and industry standards, such as those from the National Electrical Code (NEC). -Work with industry leaders -Selecting and specifying appropriate electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, motors, and instrumentation, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards. -Collaborating with mechanical, control, and other engineers to ensure the smooth integration of electrical systems with other plant components. -Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives. -Oversee installation, FAT/SAT, start-up, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for turbine and engine plants. -Develop one-lines, load lists, cable schedules, grounding and protection diagrams; design power distribution, control, and protection schemes.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• m.s. preferred
• oem experience
• 10+ yrs
• design consulting
• chp

What You Bring

-B.S. in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus); M.S. is preferred. Working knowledge of mechanical/controls aspects of turbines and RICE gensets is a plus -Hands-on experience with major OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines; Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN). -Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing professionalism. -10+ years with electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities. -10+ years of electrical design/consulting experience for gas turbine/cogeneration and/or reciprocating engine power plants. -Familiarity with simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine configurations.

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Benefits

-401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1) -MyShare Employee Ownership Program -Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you -Generous PTO and paid holidays

About Electric Power Engineers

-Focuses on providing electrical engineering services, emphasizing power systems and energy infrastructure. -Specializes in grid modernization, power distribution, and renewable energy solutions. -Delivers solutions for industrial, government, and utility clients. -Expertise includes energy distribution, transmission, substation design, and power system analysis. -Projects include renewable energy integration, grid upgrades, and electrical system optimization. -Leverages cutting-edge technology to support sustainable energy goals and future-ready infrastructure.

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