Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electrical systems at the Merom Generating Station, a 1,080 MW coal-fired power generation facility. This role provides technical leadership across operations, maintenance, and engineering functions to improve equipment reliability, optimize plant performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical resource for plant electrical systems, partnering with operations personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement system improvements, and support capital and maintenance projects.

• Serve as the technical lead and equipment owner for plant electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Develop, implement, and support electrical system modifications to improve safety, reliability, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Update electrical drawings, system descriptions, and related technical records as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and utility/substation personnel to support equipment maintenance and operational needs.
• Lead or support the design, testing, commissioning, and documentation of plant electrical projects.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives, root cause analyses, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist with spare parts management, equipment selection, procurement activities, and lifecycle planning.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives and monitoring systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NERC, cybersecurity, and plant operating requirements.
• Provide technical and planning support during planned outages, forced outages, startup activities, and emergency response situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of power generation experience preferred; equivalent industrial electrical engineering experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power systems and industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control logic, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with union employees, contractors, vendors, and plant leadership.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in power generation, heavy industrial manufacturing, refining, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience supporting coal-fired, gas-fired, or other utility-scale power generation facilities.

Experience with the following is preferred:

• Power transformers, switch gear, motor control centers (MCCs), batteries, and power distribution systems.
• Protective relays, current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), and electrical protection schemes.
• Low and Medium Voltage VFDs
• Electrical system studies, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and industrial safety practices.
• NERC reliability standards and power industry compliance programs.

This position is based at operating power generation facilities and requires a blend of office and field work. The Electrical Engineer will routinely work in industrial environments around energized equipment, rotating machinery, elevated work areas, and varying weather conditions.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Wear required personal…