Senior Construction Electrical Engineer

IS International Services

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in power generation electrical systems.
  • Expertise in gas turbine controls and high-voltage distribution equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and power plant safety protocols.
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools like P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning.
  • Develop, review, and approve electrical installation and testing procedures.
  • Interpret complex electrical documents for compliance with standards.
  • Lead resolution of design and site issues related to electrical systems.
  • Provide technical guidance to contractors and site managers to ensure compliance.
  • Oversee grid code compliance and coordinate related activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive standardization of procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K matching program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various training opportunities.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Supportive workplace culture and environment.
  • Engagement through Employee Appreciation Programs.
Full Job Description
This role serves as the technical lead for electrical engineering support across construction and commissioning for Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and CHP power projects. The Senior Engineer provides expert guidance on electrical systems, oversees construction and commissioning activities, resolves complex site and design issues, and ensures compliance with Mitsubishi Power standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes. Ensure compliance with regional grid code requirements and oversee grid interconnection processes from developing, implementing and maintaining process, procedures and testing. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project execution while mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning, providing expert guidance across assigned projects.
• Lead development, review, and approval of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures; validate designs, analyses, and field execution for AC/DC systems.
• Interpret and verify complex electrical documents, including drawings, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and Mitsubishi specifications.
• Lead resolution of complex site and design issues, including protection, controls, integration, and commissioning challenges; support RCAs and corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative technical direction to Site Managers, TFAs, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Oversee construction support planning, protection coordination studies, relay settings, short-circuit analyses, and alignment with project schedules.
• Prepares or reviews grid code compliance procedures and coordinate compliance activities and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Review and approve technical submittals, PARs, bid evaluations, and major equipment acceptance through cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promote best practices, drive standardization of electrical procedures, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience supporting Gas Turbine, CCGT, or large power-generation electrical systems.
• Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays and protection, high-voltage distribution equipment, and commissioning practices.
• Experience with P6 or similar scheduling tools is desirable.
• Strong understanding of ISO procedures, OSHA requirements, and power plant safety protocols.
• Travel domestically/internationally up to 20-30% as required.

Benefits
• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

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