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Sr Engineer - Engineering, Steam Plant Systems Engineering, Electrical

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Steam Plant Systems Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to support the design, operation, maintenance, testing, and analysis of electric systems within power generation facilities. This role requires strong technical expertise in plant electrical systems and a demonstrated ability to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The position involves engineering responsibility for transformers (up to 120,000 kVA), generators (up to 230,000 kVA), switch gear, breakers, power cables (up to 69 kV), motors, MCCs, power panels, buswork, and related transmission and distribution equipment.

The successful candidate will apply working knowledge of equipment sizing, system analysis, protection schemes, UPS systems, dielectric fluids, and lifecycle management practices, while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, industry standards, process safety requirements, and company and industry codes, procedures, and specifications.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities Core Responsibilities
  • Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and generate and drive corrective actions.
  • Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
  • Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs, and other design basis documentation.
  • Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outages.
  • Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations.
  • Participate in project planning, outages, and construction processes.
  • Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee or observe testing/commissioning.
  • Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
  • Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Central Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
  • Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed.
Qualifications Required Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems. or
  • Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems.
Relevant Work Experience
  • Demonstrated personal accountability with the ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as needed, required.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teambased environment, required.
  • Understanding of the importance of leadership, commitment to excellence, and the delivery of high quality customer service, required.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, required.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, required.
  • Ability to make timely, well reasoned decisions to meet schedules and operational deadlines, required.
  • Experience working in electric and steam power plants or substations, required.
  • Experience performing or directing electrical testing of plant equipment, including transformers, generators, breakers, and related systems, required.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
  • Other:
    Master Electrician License Preferred
Physical Demands
  • Ability to respond to system…
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