Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

Quick Facts

• Senior Electrical Engineer for Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems
• Leads electrical design from concept through commissioning for generator plants, BESS, substations, DC control systems, and distribution infrastructure
• Frequent travel to project sites (~30%)

Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical engineering for temporary power generation facilities and advanced energy systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical power solutions. The role spans end-to-end design—from conceptual design through startup and commissioning—covering medium/low-voltage distribution, BESS integration, substations, DC control systems, and protection/control documentation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers while meeting applicable electrical and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design of temporary power generation facilities from concept through startup and commissioning
• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution (generators, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, breakers, relaying, protective devices)
• Design and integrate BESS (battery technologies, PCS, EMS, 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, and auxiliary power systems
• Create one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, protection and control schematics, cable schedules, and construction packages
• Run electrical calculations: load flow, short-circuit studies, protective relay coordination, arc flash analysis, grounding studies, voltage drop calculations, equipment sizing
• Support generator synchronization and paralleling 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
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering to integrate gas systems, cooling, fuel systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Provide engineering leadership through design reviews, procurement support, construction support, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Mentor junior engineers and guide engineering/operations teams
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and customers to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Evaluate emerging technologies in energy storage, distributed generation, microgrids, and renewable integration

Requirements

• 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 BESS and associated control systems
• Experience with substation design, protection and control systems, and utility interconnections
• 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, PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial communication protocols
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits

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