Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Clean Energy
Location: Remote - United States
Contract: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $52.96 per hour
Schedule: Standard Business Hours
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development and execution of innovative hydrogen, clean fuels and renewable energy projects for a leading US energy organisation.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of next-generation clean energy technologies, providing electrical engineering expertise across project development, design, procurement and execution.
The successful candidate will act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting engineering design decisions, evaluating emerging technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality power generation and clean energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering & Technical Design
- Provide technical expertise in electrical engineering systems, equipment selection, design architecture and installation.
- Lead the development and evaluation of electrical engineering solutions for hydrogen, clean fuels and power generation projects.
- Apply engineering principles, advanced analytical techniques and industry best practices to complex technical challenges.
- Review engineering designs, technical specifications and equipment requirements to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Evaluate electrical equipment, technologies and supplier solutions for technical suitability, reliability and performance.
- Support electrical system integration across renewable energy and power generation facilities.
Project Development & Execution
- Support the origination, development, procurement and execution of hydrogen and clean energy projects.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide technical input into engineering strategies, design improvements and project execution plans.
- Identify engineering risks, recommend solutions and independently resolve complex technical challenges.
- Support the evaluation of new technologies and innovative approaches to improve project performance and efficiency.
- Present technical findings, engineering recommendations and project updates to management and senior leadership.
Technical Compliance & Innovation
- Ensure electrical engineering designs and installations comply with applicable industry codes, standards and safety regulations.
- Evaluate emerging electrical engineering technologies and industry trends to support long-term project development.
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers and technology providers to identify effective engineering solutions.
- Support the development and improvement of engineering processes, procedures and technical documentation.
- Review technical deliverables, engineering calculations and equipment specifications.
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams throughout project development and execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of professional electrical engineering experience, including electrical systems design.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, system architecture, equipment selection and installation.
- Experience supporting electrical engineering projects within power generation, energy, industrial or related sectors.
- Understanding of applicable electrical codes, engineering standards and safety regulations.
- Experience working with engineering suppliers, technical specifications and equipment evaluations.
- Ability to independently evaluate engineering challenges and develop practical technical solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project management teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering calculation or modelling software.
- Ability to balance technical, commercial and financial considerations when evaluating engineering solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
- Electrical engineering experience within power generation facilities or power plants.
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration, including solar, wind and battery energy storage systems.
- Experience with hydrogen production facilities or clean fuels technologies.
- Understanding of behind-the-meter electrical systems and microgrid technologies.
- Experience with electrical grid interconnection processes for generation and load projects.
- Familiarity with power system planning, grid modelling or electrical system studies.
- Experience supporting complex energy infrastructure or large-scale engineering projects.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Fully Remote: Work remotely while contributing to major US clean energy projects.
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $52.96 per hour.
- 12-Month Contract: Opportunity to contribute to an established portfolio of energy projects.
- Innovative Technologies: Work with hydrogen, clean fuels, renewable energy and advanced electrical systems.
- Technical Influence: Provide engineering expertise and recommendations that directly influence project design and delivery.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, project managers and technology specialists.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.