Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

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• Senior Electrical Engineer – Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of temporary power generation facilities and advanced energy systems, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electrical power solutions. The role covers generator plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, DC control systems, and electrical distribution infrastructure, and manages multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through commissioning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design of temporary power generation facilities from conceptual design through startup and commissioning
• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems (generators, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, breakers, relaying, protective devices)
• Design and integrate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including battery technologies, PCS, energy management systems (EMS), and grid-support applications
• Develop substation designs (transformer selection, bus arrangements, protection schemes, grounding systems, utility interconnections)
• Design DC control systems (station batteries, battery chargers, relay panels, annunciation systems, SCADA interfaces, auxiliary power systems)
• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, protection and control schematics, cable schedules, and construction packages
• Perform electrical engineering calculations: load flow analysis, short-circuit studies, protective relay coordination, arc flash analysis, grounding studies, voltage drop calculations, equipment sizing
• Design synchronization and generator paralleling systems for temporary and permanent installations
• Develop automatic transfer schemes and control philosophies for critical power applications
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NESC, UL, ANSI, and applicable utility standards
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate natural gas, cooling, fuel systems, and auxiliary equipment into complete power generation facilities
• Provide engineering leadership throughout project execution (design reviews, procurement support, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting)
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and customers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Evaluate emerging technologies in energy storage, distributed generation, microgrids, and renewable integration to improve system performance and reliability

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You (Skills & Qualifications)

• Strong understanding of DC control systems, station batteries, battery chargers, relay logic, and protection circuits
• Experience with generator controls, synchronization systems, automatic transfer switches, and switchgear
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial communication protocols
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor junior engineers
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and project management skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, utility, industrial, or energy infrastructure projects
• Extensive knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power systems
• Experience designing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated control systems
• Experience with substation design, protection and control systems, and utility interconnections
• Experience with electrical modeling software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent

Professional requirements and preferences (as stated)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred
• Experience with temporary power generation or rental power systems, preferred
• Experience designing microgrids and hybrid energy systems, preferred
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, including solar PV and hybrid generation systems, preferred
• Familiarity with IEC, NERC, and utility interconnection requirements, preferred
• Experience with protective relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, or Schneider Electric, preferred
• Experience supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites (~30% travel)
• Ability to work safely in industrial, utility, and construction environments
• Ability to perform field inspections, commissioning support, and equipment evaluations while adhering to applicable safety standards