NRG Energy

Electrical Engineer

NRG Energy$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree in Engineering preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Power Generation or related field, with a focus on advanced electrical work.
  • Proficiency in electrical testing and maintenance, particularly with protective systems and voltage equipment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory and relevant safety regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems.
  • Lead the development and implementation of electrical test plans.
  • Collaborate on complex electrical project designs and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Provide training and technical support to junior staff.
  • Read and create power plant drawings and schematics.
  • Offer guidance on outage forecasting and budget development.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Supportive culture focusing on safety and quality.
  • Participation in a diverse range of power generation projects, including renewable energy.
  • Flexibility to work in various locations, including field and office settings.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the support of maintenance, repair, and operation of NRG's generation fleet. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical theory, power plant design and maintenance, and the ability to work with complex testing equipment in and around medium and high voltage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant electrical maintenance and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This role will provide support to multiple types of power generation ranging from traditional base load fossil fuel, simple and combined cycle peaking, wind, solar, and utility scale battery systems.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:
  • Ability to perform, or provide technical leadership during the performance of, testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems in electrical substations and power plants.
  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of test plans and procedures.
  • Collaborate with corporate engineering, plant personnel, regional utility engineers, and contracted engineering firms in the design, implementation, and commissioning of complex electrical projects.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Provide technical support and training to junior technicians.
  • Ability to read, interpret, create, and revise power plant drawings, schematics and diagrams
  • Provide technical guidance, support and insight in multi-year outage forecasting, maintenance and upgrade prioritization, and budgetary development
  • Willingness to provide around the clock emergency support, as needed, including video and teleconferencing, and emergency travel throughout the US.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory including experience with generators, switchgear, excitation equipment, protective relays, breakers and transformers.
  • Knowledge and experience safely working with energized equipment up to 13.8kV
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Working Conditions:
  • Open office environment when in office; ability to work in Field or in plants.
  • Occasional work in harsh, dirty, and loud environments, at times in extreme weather, for extended hours.
  • Wearing of appropriate PPE, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash clothing where required
  • Approximately 30% travel to generation facilities, support facilities, and vendor sites


Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience in Power Generation or related industry


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, or related degree field
  • 10 yrs experience in power generation performing advance electrical and relay protection work
  • Successful completion of applicable trade school, or applicable military training


Additional KSAs:
  • Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills
  • Thorough understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Confidence speaking in front of a group, including development and delivery of technical presentations
  • Good writing skills
  • Desire to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment


Physical Requirements

Demand

Frequency
  • Ability to work in office, plant and field environments.

Constant
  • Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.

Constant
  • Ability to walk around plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, lifting to 50lbs, and walking.

Constant

Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and/or experience and consistent with the job location's market pay rate.

Official description on file with Talent.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

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Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

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At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

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NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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