Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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The Senior Electrical Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner's Engineering role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems.

Interest and experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis
• 15+ years' experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or "microgrid" projects is highly desired
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems
• Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Primary

Location:

United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular Business Class :
Power Generation