Electrical Engineer; Power Innovation
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Power Plant / Engineering
The Electrical Engineer (Power Innovation) is responsible for supporting the commissioning, startup, and turnover of electrical power generation systems, with a focus on gas turbine power generation. This role ensures equipment and systems are thoroughly tested, validated, and ready for safe, reliable operation while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the commissioning process.
What are the responsibilities?As an Electrical Engineer, you will:
- Support electrical commissioning, startup, and system turnover activities from pre-commissioning through project completion.
- Perform and oversee testing, troubleshooting, and verification of power equipment, protection systems, and control systems.
- Develop electrical testing plans and coordinate testing activities with third-party vendors and contractors.
- Review power system studies and confirm electrical systems are ready for safe energization.
- Partner with project, construction, operations, controls, and vendor teams to ensure successful startup and system readiness.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning records, testing documentation, and turnover packages while resolving outstanding punch list items.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, industry standards, and company safety requirements.
- Assist with battery energy storage and power generation system integration, including system performance validation.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvements in commissioning processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited) or Engineering Technology.
- 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning within industrial or power generation environments.
- Knowledge of electrical power equipment, one-line diagrams, control systems, and commissioning practices.
- Experience performing electrical testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
- Experience supporting electrical power generation systems, including gas turbine applications, is preferred.
- Familiarity with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar.
- Experience using electrical testing equipment and protection relay testing tools is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure is preferred.
- Experience with power generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, or FAT/SAT processes is a plus.
- You can be counted on in crucial times possessing great focus while completing projects successfully and efficiently.
- Roadblocks don't intimidate you. You understand how to successfully evaluate problems and develop appropriate solutions.
JoCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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