Electrical Engineer – Level 3
Location:
Remote
Duration:
12-month contract
Pay Range:$68–73/hr
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. In this role, you will coordinate electrical engineering activities, ensure design compliance, support construction execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers. This is a remote 12-month contract opportunity for an engineer with a strong foundation in power generation, substation, and industrial electrical systems.
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the power generation engineering and construction team. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the electrical design of natural gas power generation facilities from engineering through construction and commissioning
- Coordinating with mechanical, civil, controls, and other disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems
- Providing technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers
- Supporting project schedules, engineering deliverables, procurement, and commissioning milestones
Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:
- Support electrical system design, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), auxiliary power systems, and high-voltage substations
- Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems
- Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers, supporting resolution of design and construction issues
- Support electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis
- Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones
- Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, system reliability, and improved project execution
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution and generation systems
- Knowledge of protection and control systems
- Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and other industry standards
- Strong technical skills, with the ability to review and validate calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-discipline teams, contractors, and suppliers
- Project coordination skills, including managing deliverables against schedules and milestones
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in electrical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
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