Electrical Engineer – Generation Development & Construction

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects in Kansas City or Topeka. The role requires coordinating with project managers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, cost-effective solutions.

The candidate will work on multi-year, multi-disciplinary capital projects, including simple and combined cycle generation, with travel to development sites and occasional overnight shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; 2+ years in design, construction or maintenance of power plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to enforce contract requirements on EPC Contractors and Major Equipment Suppliers.
• Coordinate with OE, EPC, Power Island Suppliers, and internal T&S teams to ensure project success.
• Promote safety and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Support multi-disciplinary, multi-year capital projects with high complexity and value.
• Review electrical system designs: single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and protection schemes.
• Ensure grid compliance and adherence to interconnection and utility standards.
• Evaluate system integration across GT, ST, HRSG, and BOP.
• Advise on layout, grounding, and reliability improvements.
• Review technical specifications for major electrical equipment: transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, relays, UPS, etc.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and ensure technical compliance.
• Witness FATs for critical electrical components.
• Monitor delivery schedules to support construction milestones.

Skills

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Interpersonal skills

Protection knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Evergy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects in Kansas City or Topeka. The role requires coordinating with project managers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, cost-effective solutions.

The candidate will work on multi-year, multi-disciplinary capital projects, including simple and combined cycle generation, with travel to development sites and occasional overnight shifts as needed.