Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Generation Development & ConstructionRequisition: TRE001NLocation: Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KSDepartment: DevelopmentPay Range: Engineer II - $66,300 - $82,900Staff Engineer: $90,500 - $113,100Sr Engineer: $91,600 - $122,100Lead Engineer: $107,900 - $143,800Scheduled work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may be irregular with nights, weekends, and extra hours as required. Travel is necessary for development and support of convention generation projects, including overnight travel.SummaryEvergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition. Evergy's 2025 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) calls for 3,024 MW of new wind and solar and 4,430 MW of new conventional generating assets over the next ten years.Seeking a technically strong and collaborative Electrical Engineer to support the development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects. The role reports to the Manager – Conventional Generation Projects Engineering and carries technical responsibility for project support.The engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Owner's Engineers (OE), EPC contractors, major equipment suppliers, and internal Transmission & Substation (T&S) teams to ensure safe, timely, cost‑effective, and environmentally sound project delivery.The projects are complex, multi‑million dollar capital projects with multi‑year timeframes spanning diverse disciplines. They include conventional generation such as simple cycle combustion turbines and combined cycle combustion turbines. This candidate will provide engineering support to the development, construction and commissioning of electrical systems.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical oversight to enforce contract requirements on EPC contractors and major equipment suppliers.Coordinate with OE, EPC, Power Island suppliers, and internal T&S teams to ensure project success.Promote safety and contribute to a positive team culture.Support multi‑disciplinary, multi‑year capital projects with high complexity and value.Review electrical system designs: single‑line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and protection schemes.Ensure grid compliance and adherence to interconnection and utility standards.Evaluate system integration across GT, ST, HRSG, and BOP.Advise on layout, grounding, and reliability improvements; review technical specifications for major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, relays, UPS, etc.).Participate in vendor evaluations and ensure technical compliance.Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for critical electrical components.Monitor delivery schedules to support construction milestones.Education and Experience RequirementsThis position requires a minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with at least 2 years of engineering experience in the design, construction, and/or maintenance of power plant electrical systems, including generators and exciters. The applicant must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed.Additional Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesKnowledge of electrical systems including generators, exciters, and relay protection is required. Troubleshooting and commissioning with generators, exciters, and relay protection is expected. The successful candidate must possess high initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and good computer skills.Licenses or Certificates RequiredMust have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory work record with good attendance. EIT or PE is preferred.Working ConditionsMust be able to perform the physical activities of the job, including extensive work on site at power plants with some office work. The role requires working outdoors and in an industrial plant environment, exposure to ambient temperature extremes, dusty/moist environments, climbing ladders and stairways, working at heights on elevated structures and platforms, and working in cramped spaces that may require bending, stooping, and standing. Travel is expected for development sites at least 10% of the time, up to 100% during peak construction and commissioning, with extensive in‑state and out‑of‑state travel.Diversity StatementEvergy chooses to live its mission by valuing People First. We aim to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team where everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.DisclaimerThe above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.#J-18808-Ljbffr