Electrical Engineer — Power Generation & Commissioning Lead

SSi People; Genoa Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the commissioning, startup, and turnover of power generation and energy systems in Genoa, Ohio. The role emphasizes testing, verification, troubleshooting, and bringing critical systems from construction to readiness.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering, 4+ years in electrical power systems or commissioning, and hands-on experience with power generation equipment and gas turbines. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline) is required.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning.
• Experience with power generation equipment and gas turbines/generators.
• Ability to work in field-based, on-site environments including shiftwork and physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases.
• Lead and support testing, verification, and troubleshooting for switchgear, transformers, generators, protection relays, and control systems.
• Validate power system studies and perform electrical testing activities (insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification).
• Collaborate with project, construction, controls, commissioning, and operations teams; maintain commissioning documentation, punch lists, and turnover packages.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical testing

Field work

Commissioning

Gas turbines

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

SSI People is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the commissioning, startup, and turnover of power generation and energy systems in Genoa, Ohio. The role emphasizes testing, verification, troubleshooting, and bringing critical systems from construction to readiness.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering, 4+ years in electrical power systems or commissioning, and hands-on experience with power generation equipment and gas turbines. On-site work is required.