Electrical Project Engineer | Power Generation

Summary : The Electrical Project Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for power generation and distributed energy projects, ensuring the successful design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of systems that meet customer needs and operational requirements. Support project managers by identifying technical risks, resolving engineering issues, and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Electrical  Project Engineer

Full-Time | $100 – $140K, depending on experience 

Summary:

• The Electrical Project Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for power generation and distributed energy projects, ensuring the successful design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of systems that meet customer needs and operational requirements.
• This role applies engineering expertise to support project development, manage technical risks, coordinate cross-functional resources, and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and company policies.

Job Duties:

• Manage engineering aspects of projects from initial concept through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop and review technical designs, single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, calculations, and equipment selections to ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, service, and operations teams during project development and execution.
• Coordinate with customers, consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support project managers by identifying technical risks, resolving engineering issues, and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and review project submittals, drawings, technical documentation, RFQs, and equipment procurement packages.
• Perform engineering analysis and evaluate system performance for power generation, electrical distribution, controls, energy storage, and related equipment.
• Conduct site visits to gather project requirements, verify installation conditions, troubleshoot issues, and support commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering best practices, safety requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors to identify optimal technical solutions and maintain expertise in current product offerings and technologies.
• Support testing, startup, and commissioning activities to ensure systems operate as designed and meet customer expectations.
• Assist in developing standard engineering procedures, templates, and best practices to improve quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to project managers, technicians, sales personnel, and other team members as needed.
• Participate in project reviews and lessons-learned meetings to drive continuous improvement and enhance future project performance.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders regarding technical scope, project status, and resolution of engineering concerns.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• CAD knowledge - AutoCAD and Solidworks preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power generation equipment, controls, and related industry standards. Eight plus years of experience in this area
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop technical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and project documentation
• Effective project coordination skills
• 3+ years in a client facing role
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

 
For more information, please Apply, and/or email a copy of your resume to Beka Cassidy at BCassidy@selectek.net