Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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Atlanta, GA Headquarters Department:
Technical Services & Capital Projects Role Snapshot Oglethorpe Power is expanding our generation fleet with advanced Frame combustion turbine-based power plants, including F-Class and H-Class technologies. We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering leader to help support what's next.

This is a high-impact role supporting major capital projects, electrical testing, predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and the long-term reliability of critical generation assets serving communities across Georgia.

The Principal Electrical Engineer provides senior technical leadership across OPC's power generation fleet, partnering with plant teams, engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and project stakeholders to solve complex problems, improve performance, and support safe, reliable plant operations.

What You'll DoLead complex electrical engineering work supporting generation assets and major capital projects

Provide technical direction for electrical systems, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives

Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to improve long-term asset performance

Partner with plant operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve reliability

Review engineering studies, designs, specifications, standards, and contractor deliverables

Identify technical risks, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement across OPC's fleet

Serve as a senior technical resource for electrical engineering questions, standards, and best practices

What You Bring Strong technical judgment and practical electrical engineering expertise

Experience supporting power generation assets, plant operations, or large industrial facilities

Ability to lead complex technical work across multiple stakeholdersA hands-on, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges

Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Ownership, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term performance

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required
10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience required

Power generation maintenance or plant engineering experience preferred

Experience supporting capital projects, electrical testing, troubleshooting, or reliability programs preferred

Professional Engineer license or advanced technical certifications preferred, if applicable

Skills & Knowledge Electrical systems, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices

Predictive and preventive maintenance programs

Power generation systems and plant reliability practices

Major capital project support, engineering reviews, and contractor coordination

Engineering standards, specifications, studies, and design documentation

Risk identification, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving

Cross-functional communication with plant, operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams

Ability to travel approximately 20% to plant sites and project locations
401k match up to 11%
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