Power Plant Electrical Engineer - Reliability & Upgrades (Entry Level)

HireTalent; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking Electrical Engineers to support power generation facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will be the primary electrical engineering resource at the assigned plant, driving improvements in reliability, supporting operations, and managing capital and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include leading upgrades from concept to completion, coordinating with operations, and ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience with utility, power generation, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage equipment.
• Troubleshooting and reliability engineering experience.
• ABET-accredited program preferred for Electrical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite electrical engineering expert supporting plant operations and maintenance.
• Lead reliability initiatives and troubleshoot plant electrical systems.
• Develop and manage electrical capital and maintenance projects from scoping to closeout.
• Support upgrades for switchgear, transformers, MV/HV equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to improve plant performance.
• Interface with contractors and project stakeholders; ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Support outages, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Reliability engineering

Troubleshooting

Plant electrical systems

Medium-voltage equipment

High-voltage equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program preferred

Job description

HireTalent is seeking Electrical Engineers to support power generation facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will be the primary electrical engineering resource at the assigned plant, driving improvements in reliability, supporting operations, and managing capital and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include leading upgrades from concept to completion, coordinating with operations, and ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.