Power Plant Electrical Engineer – Startup & Reliability

NAES Corporation; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the readiness, installation, testing, and commissioning of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at the Hubbard power facility in Texas. You will coordinate with turbines, BESS, and control systems to ensure safe startup and reliable operation.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, protection coordination, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning FAT/SAT, maintenance planning, and documentation for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with LV/MV/HV electrical systems in energy facilities.
• Knowledge of protective relays, switchgear testing, and coordination.
• Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and gas turbines.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM platforms and OSIsoft PI.
• Strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system readiness activities for LV/MV/HV equipment and switchgear, ensuring safe startup.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems per design specs and standards.
• Direct testing of switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, MCCs, generators, and distribution equipment.
• Coordinate electrical integration with turbines, BESS, control systems, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
• Support FAT, SAT, system turnover, and startup activities; resolve deficiencies.
• Lead RCA for electrical failures and coordinate protection system validation.
• Ensure drawings, relay settings, CMMS data, and documentation are complete for turnover.

Skills

Electrical systems

Switchgear & Transformers

Protection relays

BESS knowledge

RCA/Root Cause Analysis

System integration

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS/EAM platforms

OSIsoft PI

Job description

NAES Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the readiness, installation, testing, and commissioning of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at the Hubbard power facility in Texas. You will coordinate with turbines, BESS, and control systems to ensure safe startup and reliable operation.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, protection coordination, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning FAT/SAT, maintenance planning, and documentation for