Principal Electrical Engineer-Genset

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Plano (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, &

401K Matching

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Zusammenfassung

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer, Genset, to lead electrical design for gas engine-based power systems in data center and distributed energy applications.

You will drive specs, protect/controls architecture, and cross-system interfaces from requirements through commissioning. You will coordinate UL certification activities, ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA, and enable reliable grid interconnection and parallel operation of multiple units with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, including 6+ years with generator sets or genset-based power generation.
• Experience with generator sets, paralleling systems, and protection design.
• Ability to review SLDs, wiring diagrams, protection coordination schemes.
• Experience coordinating UL certification activities and related U.S. regulatory compliance requirements.
• Desirable: data center applications, IEEE 1547 knowledge, and UL certifications.

Aufgaben

• Lead electrical engineering from requirement definition through quotation and detailed design for gas engine sets.
• Define electrical system architecture including generator, switchgear, protection, control panels, and auxiliary systems.
• Manage subsystem interfaces (engine, generator, controller, PMS, BESS) and ensure system integration and design consistency.
• Support FAT, commissioning (SAT), and troubleshooting including root cause analysis.
• Contribute to standardization of electrical design and modular configurations.
• Lead UL certification activities and translate UL, NEC, and NFPA requirements into engineering specifications and design requirements.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PMS

SCADA

Jobbeschreibung

Company Name: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

Location:

Plano, TX, US, 75024

About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA):

For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Scope:

The Principal Electrical Engineer, Genset, serves as the U.S. electrical engineering lead for gas engine-based power generation systems (Genset) supporting data center and distributed energy applications. The role will lead the end-to-end electrical design, including generator systems, controls, protection, and cross-system interfaces from requirements through commissioning. This position leads the technical engineering activities related to UL certification and compliance, ensuring electrical design alignment with U.S. safety standards and regulatory requirements. This position also designs gas engine generator sets to meet customer requirements for grid interconnection, including PCC coordination, non-export control, and stable parallel operation of multiple units. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead Electrical Engineering for Gas Engine Sets

• Lead electrical engineering from requirement definition through quotation and detailed design for gas engine sets
• Define electrical system architecture including generator, switchgear, protection, control panels, and auxiliary systems
• Manage subsystem interfaces (engine, generator, controller, PMS, BESS) and ensure system integration and design consistency
• Support FAT, commissioning (SAT), and troubleshooting including root cause analysis
• Contribute to standardization of electrical design and modular configurations

UL Certification and Compliance Leadership

• Lead UL certification activities including coordination with NRTLs and certification strategy execution
• Translate UL, NEC, and NFPA requirements into engineering specifications and design requirements
• Prepare certification documentation and resolve technical issues to ensure compliance across design and testing phases
• Integrate compliance and verification requirements into design deliverables and FAT/SAT processes
• Interface with AHJs and support permitting activities

Grid Interconnection and Utility Coordination Leadership

• Develop and validate parallel operation strategies for multiple gas engine generator sets, including load sharing, stability, and operational control.
• Lead grid interconnection design at PCC, including synchronization and protection coordination
• Define non-export/export control strategies and plant-level PMS integration with BESS and SCADA systems
• Ensure compliance with IEEE 1547 and utility interconnection requirements, including coordination with utilities and consultants
• Specify and validate protection schemes (relays, anti-islanding, breaker coordination)
• Support system performance validation under grid disturbances and commissioning activities
• This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
• Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, including at least six (6) years of experience with generator sets or genset-based power generation systems.
• Experience with generator sets, paralleling systems, and protection design
• Ability to review SLDs, wiring diagrams, protection coordination schemes
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into engineering specifications
• Experience coordinating UL certification activities and related U.S. regulatory compliance requirements, including permitting support where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data center applications (non-export, microgrid, BESS integration)
• Knowledge of IEEE 1547 and utility interconnection processes
• Experience with UL2200, UL891, UL1558, UL508A
• Experience with PMS / SCADA / control system integration
• Experience with power system studies (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
• Experience in FAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Working Conditions:

• Travel: 20% (as required by project/customer needs)
• Standard Monday through Friday work week. Weekend/late night work if applicable.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and/or hear
  • Frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 25 lbs.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture

MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.