Enercon Services, Inc

Principal Electrical Components Engineer (SME)

Enercon Services, Inc$136K — $204K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in power generation, utility, industrial, or nuclear electrical systems
  • Subject Matter Expertise in one or more electrical components
  • Experience in lifecycle management or reliability for electrical power components
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or intention to obtain
  • Experience in developing engineering change packages and specifications
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, ANSI, EPRI guidance

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical engineering for electrical components and power distribution systems
  • Conduct root cause analyses and equipment performance evaluations
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to nuclear utility clients
  • Present technical solutions to engineering and leadership teams
  • Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior engineers
  • Support design modifications, equipment upgrades, and lifecycle management
  • Engage with clients through field visits and site assessments

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Diverse work environment across various engineering disciplines
  • Engagement with industry-leading nuclear utility clients
  • Mentorship opportunities within a collaborative engineering team
Full Job Description
Overview

ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group is seeking Principal Electrical Components Engineers to serve as recognized Subject Matter Experts (SME) supporting critical nuclear plant electrical components. This position can be based in any ENERCON office or remote within the United States.

Candidates are not expected to possess expertise in all components listed below; however, each candidate should demonstrate recognized subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas and serve as a technical leader within their specialty.
  • Emergency DC Power Systems (Batteries, Chargers, Inverters, UPS)
  • Transformers
  • Generators, Exciters, and Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR)
  • Medium Voltage Power Distribution (13.8 kV / 4.16 kV Switchgear)
  • Low Voltage Power Distribution (480V Switchgear and Distribution Systems)

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where your engineering expertise makes a real, lasting impact - combining technical excellence, trusted relationships, and mentorship in a role built for growth.
  • Electrical Components Engineering: Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for assigned electrical component and/or power distribution systems. Support design modifications, equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and modernization projects. Develop engineering evaluations, calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports
  • System Assessment & Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analyses and equipment performance evaluations. Develop recommendations to improve reliability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance. Support corrective actions and operating experience reviews
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to nuclear utility clients. Present technical solutions and recommendations to engineering and station leadership. Participate in client meetings, field walkdowns, and site visits
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to less experienced engineers. Perform assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Manager of Engineering and/or Lead Engineer on unusual or complex projects #LI-MB1

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience supporting power generation, utility, industrial, or nuclear electrical systems
  • Demonstrated SME-level expertise in one or more listed components
  • Experience supporting lifecycle management or reliability for electrical power components
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability/desire to obtain
  • Experience developing engineering change packages, technical evaluations, and specifications
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, ANSI, and EPRI guidance
  • Experience with equipment replacement, startup testing, and commissioning activities
  • Direct involvement in equipment lifecycle activities including procurement specification development, vendor technical oversight, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation support, commissioning, startup testing, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment
  • Ability to travel up to 10% for client visits

Compensation Range

USD $136,000.00 - USD $204,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Information

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

About Enercon Services, Inc

Enercon Services, Inc. is an engineering and environmental services company that provides a wide range of services to the energy industry. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Enercon Services, Inc. offers services such as engineering, environmental consulting, and project management. The company's clients include utilities, government agencies, and private companies. Enercon Services, Inc. has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in over 30 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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