Electrical Engineer II, Electrical Engineer III

Jobtailor; Union (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Engineer II/III to serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical/controls systems. You will monitor performance, coordinate with Design Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations, and other departments on system concerns, schedules, and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include on-site testing, troubleshooting, and developing changes to AC/DC power systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment, while

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S.E. from an ABET-accredited program (M.S. may be considered).
• Engineer II: minimum 2 years related experience; Engineer III: minimum 4 years.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME for electrical/controls systems.
• Monitor and trend system performance.
• Interface with external vendors to resolve issues.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues.
• Coordinate with Design Eng., Transmission, M&O on schedules and budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate fleet experience to improve reliability.
• Maintain DCS, SCADA, and PLC configurations.
• Develop scope and testing requirements for engineering design changes.

Skills

Electrical/Controls Systems Expertise

DCS, SCADA, PLC Configuration

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor Management

Project Management Principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

DCS Systems

SCADA Systems

PLC Systems

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for assigned electrical/controls systems
• Monitor and trend system/component performance
• Interface with external vendors to resolve technical issues
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations, and other departments on system concerns, schedules, budgets, and related issues
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Evaluate fleet operating experience and industry learnings to improve equipment reliability
• Evaluate preventative maintenance program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments
• Maintain station- and turbine-specific DCS, SCADA, and PLC process control system configurations
• Develop scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving AC/DC power systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, voltage regulators, breakers, and related equipment
• Manage external control system vendor support as the single point of contact
• Assist Operations & Maintenance with electrical/control system challenges and needs
• Coordinate with cybersecurity specialists on patching schedules and database management
• Manage control/electrical system vendor contracts, including on-call support, maintenance, and parts agreements
• Maintain the plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
• Engineer II: Minimum 2 years related work experience
• Engineer III: Minimum 4 years of related experience
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Understanding of engineering and design issue research, alternative evaluation, recommendation development, and presentation
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam (desired)
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry (desired)
• Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department (desired)
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must possess all basic/required qualifications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical and control systems, including DCS, SCADA, and PLC configurations, while ensuring regulatory compliance and improving equipment reliability through performance evaluation and maintenance program adjustments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical/Controls Systems Expertise
• DCS, SCADA, PLC Configuration Management
• Regulatory Compliance Assurance
• Vendor Management and Coordination
• Project Management Principles

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Control Systems Design
• Performance Monitoring and Trending
• Troubleshooting and Testing
• Preventative Maintenance Evaluation
• AC/DC Power Systems Knowledge
• Transformer and Switchgear Management
• Technical Issue Resolution
• Engineering Design Change Development
• Risk Grid Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)
• Engineering Fundamentals Exam (Desired)

Industry Keywords

• Utility Industry Experience
• Engineering Theories and Principles
• Department-Specific Experience
• Performance-Based Adjustments

Tools & Technologies

• DCS Systems
• SCADA Systems
• PLC Systems
• Cybersecurity Management Tools