Lead Electrical Engineer

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing every need for fast-start power generation. The company offers turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions to seemingly impossible energy challenges.

Our Footprint

• Sedalia, Missouri: 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world.
• Houston, Texas: 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care featuring a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility.
• Kansas City, MO: Office with an Engineering team supporting turnkey projects and contracted power.
• Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia: Worldwide service centers ensuring local service expertise near customers.

Our Philosophy

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee.
• 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

We emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Lead Electrical Engineer with a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The Lead Electrical Engineer will execute and lead technical work on our EPC projects for the electrical discipline, owning quality for their specific discipline. This role reports to the Electrical Principal Engineer as we build our in-house EPC engineering team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical discipline on projects, inclusive of executing change management.
• Execute the electrical technical design on our projects and may be the engineer of record.
• Prepare/review load lists, power system studies, single lines, equipment layouts, area classifications, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid analysis.
• Work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team and clients to execute RFIs, deliverable reviews, change order requests, engineering equipment buyout, etc.
• Foster high-performing teams and behaviors to execute projects.
• Mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
• Help develop, review, and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure engineering standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
• Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity.
• Lead quality checks of the design and engineering of projects to ensure accuracy.
• Establish credibility in terms of technical competency and team-leading ability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• Six (6) years of experience in related work experience in fossil fuels, power or generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program.
• Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.
• Provides guidance and direction to others.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Knowledgeable of the ANSI, IEEE, API, NEC, and other industry codes, specifications, and standards.
• Strong Technical proficiency in relay coordination and Arc Flash analysis, with a demonstrated ability to program protective relays effectively.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative, and a systems thinker.
• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes.
• Manages project changes directly with the Client with supervision from the Project Engineering Manager.
• Performs work safely and effectively. Understands and follows oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Works during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Works overtime and weekends as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in electrical discipline (Power Electrical, or I&C).
• Actively involved in industry recognized professional societies.
• Possesses a strong foundation in power system principles and concepts as evidenced by completion of relevant college coursework.
• Aconex Document Controls software knowledge.
• Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles.
• Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of project controls and estimating.
• Basic business and financial acumen.
• Owner or Client engineering background.