Electrical Engineer

The Planet Group; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Hydro Plants to advance design and deliver complex engineering analyses for hydro and related power projects. You will guide technical directions, ensure compliance with NFPA 70 and CA Electrical Code, and coordinate multi‑discipline teams in a contract‑to‑hire role.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in plant design, hands‑on use of SKM/ETAP, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in hydro or fossil power generation plant design.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and California Electrical Code.
• Experience with power system analysis software; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on projects and disciplines.
• Prepare complex engineering analyses, calculations, and deliverables.
• Lead production teams or coordinate multi‑discipline activities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements for assigned projects.
• Review junior engineers' work and mentor staff.

Skills

Hydro plant design

Power system analysis

Engineering leadership

Code compliance

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants - 650702

Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to Hire)

Job Description:

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Client policies.
• Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with Client quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods.
• Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff.
• Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments.
• Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects. Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects.
• May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges.

Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from either a recognized accredited program Minimum of 5 years related work experience. PE license preferred.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 yrs Experience in hydro or fossil power generation plant design.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70.
• Familiarity with California Electrical Code.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP is a plus.
• PE license preferred
• Function in an engineering capacity.
• Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades on exsiting hydroelectric generating plants.
• With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continues building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems.