Electrical Engineer (General)

Job Description

**Position Summary**

The Electrical Engineer -- Power Innovation supports the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems. This role provides electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation.

**Responsibilities**

* Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases
* Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of:
* Switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems
* Protection relays and control systems
* Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization
* Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification)
* Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification
* Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover
* Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness
* Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup
* Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements
* Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation
* Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages
* Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover
* Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
* Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools
* Mentor and support development of junior engineers
* Other duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications**

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited), or

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
* 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries
* Working knowledge of:
* Electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators)
* Electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems
* Commissioning, testing, and startup processes

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing
* Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems
* Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities
* Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes

**Technical Skills**

* Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar)
* Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger)
* Understanding of:
* Protection coordination and arc flash analysis
* Grid integration and energy storage systems
* DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration

**Work Environment**

* Field-based role supporting active construction, commissioning, and startup environments
* Requires the ability to work in industrial settings and follow all required safety protocols