Principal Electrical Engineer-Genset

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. in Plano, TX, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer – Genset to lead end-to-end electrical design for gas engine-based power generation systems, including generator sets, controls, protection, and cross-system interfaces.

This role drives UL certification, safety compliance, grid interconnection, PCC coordination, and parallel operation strategies for multiple units, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• At least 12 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems.
• Minimum 6 years with generator sets or genset power generation systems.
• Experience with generator sets, paralleling systems, and protection design.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into engineering specifications.
• Experience coordinating UL certification activities and related U.S. regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Develop and validate parallel operation strategies for multiple gas engine generator sets.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Generator systems

Protection design

UL certification

Grid interconnection

Paralleling systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

UL2200

UL891

UL1558

UL508A

Job description

Company: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

Location: Plano, TX, US

Job Summary

Principal Electrical Engineer – Genset

Scope

The Principal Electrical Engineer, Genset, serves as the U.S. electrical engineering lead for gas engine‑based power generation systems (Genset). The role leads end‑to‑end electrical design, including generator systems, controls, protection, and cross‑system interfaces from requirements through commissioning. It also leads UL certification and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with U.S. safety standards and regulatory requirements. The position designs gas engine generator sets to meet customer requirements for grid interconnection, PCC coordination, non‑export control, and stable parallel operation of multiple units.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, including at least six (6) years 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 may be required.
• Physical requirements:
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
  • Frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 25 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) matching
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Quality products and services commitment
• Great working environment and culture

EEO Statement

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.