Licensed Senior Power Engineer & Technical Lead

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC seeks a licensed professional engineer to lead major power engineering projects, driving technical leadership and reliability improvements.

This Tulsa-based role focuses on delivering innovative power services and ensuring ROI across critical electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technical documentation and engineering documentation.
• Solid background in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical grounding systems.
• Knowledge of power systems and power controls.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of protective relays.
• Understanding of electrical system reliability principles.
• Experience related to power generation environments.
• Deep practical electrical engineering experience.
• Power systems experience is mandatory.
• Experience in engineering design and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs sophisticated tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and unusual complexity
• Participates in development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (e.g. electrical area classification, grounding design)
• Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with management to assure success
• Delivers and advises on technical presentations to management and/or external bodies (published)
• Represents the Company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer
• Develops innovative services, technologies, processes or products that address current and future customer needs
• Develops strategies for highly visible or risky projects that have significant business impact
• Influences business and/or industry trends that impact business
• Collaborates w/teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Champions processes and safety standards
• Handles resource requirements and return on investment
• Leads initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination).
• Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Oversees the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives.
• Diagnoses complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers.
• Designs and implements robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment.
• Conducts in-depth power system analyses, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies.

Skills

Power engineering

Electrical engineering

Electrical grounding systems

Power systems

Protective relays

Technical documentation

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Youll represent the company as a licensed professional engineer, responsible for major, visible projects that have an impact on our business. Well need you to develop innovative services that address current and future customer needs. Teamwork is vital, but independent decision-making is also valued. Additionally, this role handles resources and ensures return on investment!

As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services. You will interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for all adoptions.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

· Performs sophisticated tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and unusual complexity

· Participates in development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (e.g. electrical area classification, grounding design)

· Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with management to assure success

· Delivers and advises on technical presentations to management and/or external bodies (published)

· Represents the Company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer

· Develops innovative services, technologies, processes or products that address current and future customer needs

· Develops strategies for highly visible or risky projects that have significant business impact

· Influences business and/or industry trends that impact business

· Collaborates w/teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs

· Champions processes and safety standards

· Handles resource requirements and return on investment

· Leads initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination).

· Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.

· Oversees the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives.

· Diagnoses complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers.

· Designs and implements robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment.

· Conducts in-depth power system analyses, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies.

Education/Years of Experience:

• Strong experience in technical documentation and engineering documentation
• Solid background in electrical engineering
• Hands-on experience with electrical grounding systems
• Knowledge of power systems and power controls
• Experience in operation and maintenance of electrical systems
• Working knowledge of protective relays
• Understanding of electrical system reliability principles
• Experience related to power generation environments
• Deep practical electrical engineering experience is required
• Power systems experience is mandatory
• Experience in engineering design and maintenance activities

Other Requirements:

· Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

· Preferred: Project Management experience