Electrical Engineer – Level 3

Hydrogen Group; Florida; Remote; USD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Level 3 for a remote, 12-month contract to support design and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating electrical engineering activities, ensuring design compliance, and supporting construction execution across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in power generation, substations, and industrial electrical systems, with a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and generation systems.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and other industry standards.
• Ability to review calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills.
• Experience coordinating deliverables against schedules and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design of natural gas power generation facilities from engineering through construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, and other disciplines for proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems.
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, procurement, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, and improved project execution.

Skills

Power generation knowledge

Electrical power distribution

Protection and control systems

IEEE/NFPA/NEC standards

Calculations review

Cross-discipline coordination

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Level 3
Location: Remote
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay Range: $68–73/hr
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. In this role, you will coordinate electrical engineering activities, ensure design compliance, support construction execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers. This is a remote 12-month contract opportunity for an engineer with a strong foundation in power generation, substation, and industrial electrical systems.
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the power generation engineering and construction team. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the electrical design of natural gas power generation facilities from engineering through construction and commissioning
• Coordinating with mechanical, civil, controls, and other disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems
• Providing technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers
• Supporting project schedules, engineering deliverables, procurement, and commissioning milestones

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:

• Support electrical system design, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), auxiliary power systems, and high-voltage substations
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers, supporting resolution of design and construction issues
• Support electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis
• Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, system reliability, and improved project execution

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and generation systems
• Knowledge of protection and control systems
• Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and other industry standards
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to review and validate calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-discipline teams, contractors, and suppliers
• Project coordination skills, including managing deliverables against schedules and milestones

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in electrical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

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