Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Michael Page; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Travel to project sites nationwide

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of electrical systems for power generation and energy infrastructure projects across hydroelectric, fossil, renewable, and storage facilities. You will lead design from early stages through testing and commissioning.

You will collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, and regulators, produce design packages, perform power system studies, and mentor junior engineers while helping manage

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license applicable to the position.
• Experience in power generation or broader power industry.
• Experience designing electrical systems for hydroelectric, fossil, renewable, or large-scale facilities.
• Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution, protection, controls, motors, switchgear, MCCs, generators, and plant auxiliary systems.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or CDEGS.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, AutoPIPE, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Exposure to battery energy storage systems or microgrids.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities from early design through construction documents, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop detailed electrical design packages for power generation and energy storage facilities.
• Perform power system studies and calculations (load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, cable sizing).
• Support plant upgrades involving relays, excitation/governor systems, inverters, plant controls, PLC/DCS, and electrical infrastructure.
• Specify major electrical equipment (generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motors, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, inverters, PLCs, DCS).
• Produce and review single-lines, three-lines, schematics, connection diagrams, layouts, raceway drawings, schedules, and BOMs.
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, structural, civil, controls, and other disciplines.
• Work with project managers, clients, vendors, contractors, and regulators throughout execution.
• Support field activities, site assessments, testing, and commissioning.
• Review deliverables and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Help manage project schedules, workloads, and overall electrical deliverables.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Field oversight

Regulatory liaison

Cross-functional teamwork

Power system analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Herramientas

ETAP

SKM

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

AutoPIPE

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of electrical systems for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This role will work across hydroelectric, fossil-fueled, simple-cycle, combined-cycle, renewable, and energy storage facilities, supporting both new installations and plant modernization projects.

Join a team delivering high-impact projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and field oversight from construction kickoff through project completion. One of the country's top design build firms.

Description

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of electrical systems for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This role will work across hydroelectric, fossil-fueled, simple-cycle, combined-cycle, renewable, and energy storage facilities, supporting both new installations and plant modernization projects.

Join a team delivering high-impact projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and field oversight from construction kickoff through project completion. One of the country's top design build firms.

Client Details

Join a team delivering high-impact projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and field oversight from construction kickoff through project completion. One of the country's top design build firms.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities from early design through construction documents, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop detailed electrical design packages for power generation and energy storage facilities.
• Perform power system studies and engineering calculations, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, cable sizing, raceway sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Support plant upgrade projects involving protective relays, excitation and governor systems, inverters, plant controls, PLC/DCS systems, and other electrical infrastructure.
• Specify major electrical equipment including generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motors, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, inverters, PLCs, and distributed control systems.
• Produce and review single-lines, three-lines, schematics, connection diagrams, equipment layouts, raceway drawings, cable/conduit schedules, I/O lists, and bills of material.
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, structural, civil, controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with project managers, clients, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
• Support field activities, site assessments, testing, and commissioning.
• Review technical deliverables and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Help manage project schedules, engineering workloads, and overall electrical deliverables.

Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license applicable to the position.
• Previous engineering and project execution experience within the power generation or broader power industry.
• Experience designing electrical systems for hydroelectric, fossil, renewable, or other large-scale generation facilities.
• Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution, protection, controls, motors, switchgear, MCCs, generators, and plant auxiliary systems.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or CDEGS.
• Familiarity with engineering/design platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, AutoPIPE, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Exposure to battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, or renewable generation projects.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6 months; based on performance and project needs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.