Pre-NTP Electrical Engineer

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is advancing multiple generation projects to meet data center-driven demand, focusing on a 650 MW CCGT and a second unit. The Pre-NTP Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design development within the Generation Development Team, shaping technical specifications and EPC contracts.

The role offers growth into project engineering management and requires a BS in electrical engineering, 5–10 years of electrical design/construction experience, and strong written and oral communication

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of electrical design and/or construction experience.
• Experience with large CCGT or fossil-fuel generation projects is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safety Leadership in all aspects of the Project.
• Develop electrical design for the projects, including review of major electrical equipment and HV/MV/LV systems.
• Manage the integration with T&D (Interconnection) departments to ensure alignment with the overall project electrical design.
• Develop, review and collaborate with Owner’s Engineers and other SMEs on the electrical design details in the Technical Specifications.
• Review of the electrical design for operational consistency and standards within AES Indiana.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AES Indiana is in the process of developing and building several generation projects to meet increasing demand driven by data center growth in the service area of AES Indiana. The immediate focus will be the technical development of at least one CCGT power plant of approximately 650 MW with a second CCGT a strong possibility. There will be several other generation projects that will also be developed to bridge the growth of demand until the first CCGT comes online in 2033/2034.

The Pre-NTP Electrical Engineer will be responsible for managing the development of the electrical design of the projects. The duties will include working within Generation Development Team for the development of the Technical Specifications and the EPC Contracts for the projects while employing the technical expertise of Owner’s Engineers and other consultants to assist. These development responsibilities will span from initial Feasibility Studies and technology selection to development and signature of the EPC Contracts. This role could develop into an electrical engineering management or Project Engineering Manager role for the execution of the projects also.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Safety Leadership in all aspects of the Project.
• Be responsible for the development of the electrical design for the projects including:
  • a. the review and selection of major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, etc)
  • b. review of High Voltage, Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage Systems
• Manage the integration with T&D (Interconnection) departments to ensure alignment with the overall project electrical design.
• Develop, review and collaborate with Owner’s Engineers and other SMEs on the electrical design details in the Technical Specifications
• Review of the electrical design for operational consistency and standards within AES Indiana.

Studies and Experience:

• Electrical engineering degree. BS or equivalent degree in engineering or other relevant technical area required.
• Proven experience in technical design (with operational experience is preferred) including the design of large CCGT and other generation projects.
• Ideal candidate has construction and commissioning experience for conventional generation (fossil fuel) projects
• Experience in reading and understanding project schedules and project schedule principles
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ electrical design and/or construction experience
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in applicable electrical codes and standards for large power generation projects