Conventional Generation Principal Engineer

Conventional Generation Principal Engineer

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We are designing the grid of the future! As a Senior Conventional Thermal Generation Engineer at EPE, you will lead the design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems for conventional thermal assets—gas turbines, reciprocating (RICE) engine-generator sets, and their balance of plant (BOP). You’ll deliver high-quality consulting services for simple/combined-cycle, cogeneration (CHP), and reciprocating engine plants while advancing EPE’s internal knowledge base and best practices.

How you can make an impact:

• Develop one-lines, load lists, cable schedules, grounding and protection diagrams; design power distribution, control, and protection schemes.
• Selecting and specifying appropriate electrical equipment, such as transformers, switch gear, motors, and instrumentation, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee installation, FAT/SAT, start-up, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for turbine and engine plants.
• Ensuring that all electrical work complies with relevant safety regulations and industry standards, such as those from the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Collaborating with mechanical, control, and other engineers to ensure the smooth integration of electrical systems with other plant components.
• Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing professionalism.

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus); M.S. is preferred. Working knowledge of mechanical/controls aspects of turbines and RICE gensets is a plus.
• 10+ years of electrical design/consulting experience for gas turbine/cogeneration and/or reciprocating engine power plants.
• 10+ years with electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities.
• Hands‑on experience with major OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines; Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN).
• Familiarity with simple‑cycle, combined‑cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine configurations.

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.

Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

• 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
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Location:

This position is remote US or Canada

Travel:
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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