Senior Electrical Power Engineer

About the role

The power generation market is experiencing significant growth driven by strong capacity demand signals. Our national Power Generation team is poised for substantial expansion. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our clients in developing, contracting, and implementing natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects. The role involves serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for power generation design projects including protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Mentor young engineers and support in managing client relationships.
• Lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals.
• Support in managing client relationships and project reviews with management.
• Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Manage less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm.
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team.
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Industry: Power