Remote Electrical Engineer, Power Stations (Contract)

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Electrical Engineer for contract work focused on power stations. The role is remote with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week and a start date that is immediate.

The candidate will review electrical systems, ensure data accuracy, and provide written findings with actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include assessing circuit and protection design, switchgear, and power distribution, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Current or recent hands-on electrical engineering experience at a power station, power generation facility, or substation.

Responsibilities

• Review tasks on power station electrical systems, including circuit and control design, switchgear and protection, and power distribution.
• Check engineering assumptions, calculations, code and standards use, and equipment data for accuracy and compliance.
• Flag ambiguity, missing constraints, and unrealistic deliverables to ensure project feasibility and safety.
• Produce clear written findings to communicate technical insights and recommendations effectively.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve project outcomes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

Protection and controls

Switchgear

Power distribution

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Electrical Engineer for contract work focused on power stations. The role is remote with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week and a start date that is immediate.

The candidate will review electrical systems, ensure data accuracy, and provide written findings with actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include assessing circuit and protection design, switchgear, and power distribution, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.