Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

SolveNow Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead conventional power generation projects in Overland Park, KS. The role involves developing electrical specifications, managing project budgets, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the field, preferably with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The firm offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in utility-scale conventional power generation project design preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead conventional power generation projects and teams.
• Develop electrical drawings and specifications.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and oversee quality requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee resource management.

Skills

Project management

Electrical design

ETAP

AutoCAD

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Electrical Engineer Conventional Power Generation

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a project lead and/or technical expert on assigned conventional power generation projects and teams.
• Develop electrical drawing deliverables, including:
• One-line and three-line diagrams
• Electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Power cable sizing and cable schedules
• Complex engineering calculations such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Create man-hour budgets and project schedules.
• Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with stakeholders, and provide construction support.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, electrical engineering software (ETAP), and CAD tools (AutoCAD) for engineering deliverables.

Location

The ideal candidate is located or willing to relocate to one of the following offices: Overland Park, KS; Cary, NC; or Ann Arbor, MI.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes.
• Ensure compliance with quality programs and provide guidance to team members.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables and calculations; oversee data collection and management.
• Manage project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and review their work.
• Coordinate with internal and external project team members on moderately complex projects.
• Support business development activities and communicate client requirements to project teams.
• Serve as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor junior professionals and participate in career planning and learning development initiatives.
• Assist with resource management and may oversee engineering resources for small groups.
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as policy implementation, timesheet approvals, and process adherence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in utility‑scale conventional power generation project design.
• Previous engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV conventional power generation (combined cycle, simple cycle plants).
• Quality Assurance / Quality Check (QA/QC) and project lead experience.
• Ability to work within schedules and man‑hour budgets.
• Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience with electrical equipment including MV and LV switchgear, secondary unit substation transformers, UAT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverters, batteries, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cables, low voltage cables, control cables, and fiber optic cables.

Electrical Engineer • Overland Park, KS, United States