Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to diagnose plant electrical events, analyze faults, and recommend corrective actions. You will provide technical support during events and help ensure system reliability.

You will develop relay settings, perform power-system studies with ETAP/SKM/EasyPower, and support NERC compliance and audits. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years' experience are required; PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 4+ years experience in power generation/transmission.
• PE license preferred; non-PE with 5+ years acceptable.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower.
• Knowledge of NERC PRC, MOD, FAC.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical events using relay records and COMTRADE; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to operating sites during electrical events, incl. fault location and protective-relaying recommendations.
• Develop and review relay settings, protection upgrades, and third-party protection and control designs.
• Perform short-circuit, load-flow, coordination, and arc-flash studies using ETAP or similar software.
• Conduct arc-flash hazard analyses and support electrical safety and mitigation initiatives.
• Review switching, isolation, and LOTO procedures.
• Support maintenance and reliability programs for transformers, breakers, substations, and electrical distribution systems.
• Review equipment maintenance and testing results and provide recommendations.
• Support troubleshooting of transformers, relays, breakers, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform and support NERC PRC, MOD, and FAC compliance studies, testing, reporting, and audits.
• Support NERC RFIs, self-certifications, periodic data submissions, and regulatory audits.
• Provide electrical engineering input for new development and M&A activities, including technical reviews and operational risk assessments.
• Support root-cause analysis, risk assessment, engineering processes, procedures, and tools.
• Provide on-site support during outages and electrical events as needed

Skills

Power system studies

Fault location analysis

NERC compliance

Electrical safety

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

EasyPower

COMTRADE

Job description

• Diagnose plant electrical events using relay records, COMTRADE files, and plant reports; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Provide technical support to operating sites during electrical events, including fault location and protective-relaying recommendations
• Develop and review relay settings, protection upgrades, and third-party protection and control designs
• Perform short-circuit, load-flow, coordination, and arc-flash studies using ETAP or similar software
• Conduct arc-flash hazard analyses and support electrical safety and mitigation initiatives
• Review switching, isolation, and LOTO procedures
• Support maintenance and reliability programs for transformers, breakers, substations, and electrical distribution systems
• Review equipment maintenance and testing results and provide recommendations
• Support troubleshooting of transformers, relays, breakers, and other electrical equipment
• Perform and support NERC PRC, MOD, and FAC compliance studies, testing, reporting, and audits
• Support NERC RFIs, self-certifications, periodic data submissions, and regulatory audits
• Provide electrical engineering input for new development and M&A activities, including technical reviews and operational risk assessments
• Support root-cause analysis, risk assessment, engineering processes, procedures, and tools
• Provide on-site support during outages and electrical events as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant experience in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
• Utility-scale and renewable generation experience preferred
• PE license preferred; candidates without a PE should have at least 5 years of practicing engineering experience
• Working knowledge of system protection, arc flash, electrical safety, maintenance/reliability, and NERC compliance
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, or similar software
• Knowledge of protective relaying, relay settings, configuration, and event-record analysis
• Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards, particularly PRC, MOD, and FAC requirements
• Experience supporting NERC audits, RFIs, self-certifications, and regulatory submissions
• Strong knowledge of power plant electrical equipment, controls, and protection systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on power generation, transmission, and distribution, including compliance with NERC standards and performing power system studies. Proficient in diagnosing electrical events, providing technical support, and conducting safety analyses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• NERC Compliance Experience
• Power System Studies Using ETAP
• Protective Relaying Knowledge
• Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis

Hard Skills

• Power System Studies
• Relay Settings Development
• Fault Location Analysis
• Short-Circuit Studies
• Load-Flow Studies
• Coordination Studies
• Arc-Flash Studies
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting
• Technical Reviews

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE License

Industry Keywords

• NERC PRC
• NERC MOD
• NERC FAC
• Electrical Safety
• Maintenance Reliability
• Utility-Scale Generation
• Renewable Generation

Tools & Technologies

• ETAP
• SKM Power Tools
• EasyPower
• COMTRADE Files