[Hiring] Senior Electrical Engineer - Thermal Power Generation @Electric Power Engineers

Role Description

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is a leading energy engineering consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across conventional thermal, renewable, storage, and hybrid power systems. As a Senior Electrical Engineer – Thermal Power Generation, you will serve as a primary technical resource for the electrical design and integration of conventional thermal generation assets, including:

• Gas turbines
• Reciprocating (RICE) engine-generator sets
• Balance of plant (BOP)

You will work alongside experienced technical leaders on technically complex, high-visibility projects spanning the full lifecycle from feasibility and design through commissioning and operations support. As a licensed Professional Engineer, you will independently deliver and stamp high-quality consulting deliverables across:

• Simple-cycle
• Combined-cycle
• Cogeneration (CHP)
• Reciprocating engine plants

You will also provide technical guidance to project team members and actively contribute to EPE's internal knowledge base and best practices.

EPE supports a flexible work environment. This role is open to remote candidates based in the United States or Canada, with travel required for client engagements, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated electrical power systems design experience
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license Required
• 7+ years of electrical design experience for gas turbine, cogeneration, or reciprocating engine power plants
• 7+ years of experience with HV/MV electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and stamp SLDs, HV/MV distribution designs, grounding schemes, and electrical equipment specifications
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE 80, IEEE C37, and related standards applicable to power generation facilities

Requirements

• PE licensure in multiple states or willingness to obtain reciprocal licensure as project needs require
• Experience with major thermal generation OEMs, including gas turbine manufacturers (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines) and reciprocating engine manufacturers (Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN)
• Hands-on experience leading FAT/SAT and commissioning activities for turbine or engine-generator plants
• Working knowledge of mechanical and controls systems for gas turbines and RICE gensets
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience across simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine plant configurations
• Prior consulting or owner's engineer experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location

This position is remote US or Canada.

Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).