Electrical Plant Field Engineer

DND Staffing LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DND Staffing LLC in New York is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer with in-field testing, maintenance, and analysis experience for power plants and substations. The role emphasizes plant electrical system design, operation, and compliance within utility or marine propulsion sectors.

Key duties include reviewing system descriptions, performing root-cause analysis, planning outages, coordinating with vendors, and producing concise reports to support capital planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with five years of engineering work experience focused on design/analysis/modification of industrial systems.
• Master's Degree in Engineering with four years of engineering work experience focused on design/analysis/modification of industrial systems.
• Demonstrated accountability with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong leadership, commitment to excellence, and delivery of high-quality customer service.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills for interactions at all levels.
• Experience in office and field environments; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in electric and/or steam power plants or substations (preferred).
• Experience performing or directing electrical testing of plant equipment (transformers, generators, breakers, related systems).

Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among internal and external organizations.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs, and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and outages.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations.
• Participate in project planning, outages, and construction processes.
• Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee testing/commissioning.
• Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Testing

Maintenance

Root cause analysis

Project planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

SCADA

MS Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The hiring manager is looking for in field experience with testing

Looking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated professional to join its management team as an Electrical Systems Engineer. Must be well-organized, detail oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. A bachelors degree in engineering is required along with a thorough understanding of plant electrical system design, construction, operations, maintenance, testing, or analysis within the utility or marine propulsion industries. Experience with transformers (up to 120,000kVA), switchgear, breakers and power cables (up to 69kV), generators (up to 230,000kVA), motors, MCCs, power panels, buss-work, or electric transmission is required. Working knowledge of equipment sizing, analysis, lifecycle management, protection schemes, UPS systems, and dielectric fluids, with familiarity with state and federal regulations, industry standards, and process safety practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and generate and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs, and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outages.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations.
• Participate in project planning, outages, and construction processes.
• Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee or observe testing/commissioning.
• Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and five (5) years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems, or
• Master's Degree in Engineering and four (4) years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems.
• Demonstrated personal accountability with the ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as needed, required.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team based environment, required.
• Understanding of the importance of leadership, commitment to excellence, and the delivery of high quality customer service, required.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, required.
• Experience working in electric and/or steam power plants or substations, preferred.
• Experience performing or directing electrical testing of plant equipment, including transformers, generators, breakers, and related systems, preferred.