Senior Electrical Engineer

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life/Disability Insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Kansas City metro-area team. You will lead electrical design for fossil-fuel projects, guide engineers, and ensure quality and standards across multiple concurrent initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 8+ years in power/ generation, and 2+ years in EPC leadership. You’ll collaborate with our EPC team and clients to deliver world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• 8+ years’ experience in fossil fuels, power or generation.
• 2+ years in EPC project management or lead discipline engineer role.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership to engineers and designers in the execution of electrical power scope of work.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule of projects including change management.
• Owns the electrical technical design of assigned projects and may be the engineer of record.
• Perform engineering tasks including calculations, studies, schematics, and data sheets using current technology and standards.
• Prepare/load lists, power system studies, single lines, equipment layouts, and technical bid analyses.
• Collaborate with the EPC team and clients on RFIs, deliverable reviews, and change orders.
• Develop the engineering project team vision and align with goals.
• Mentor and develop team members and promote quality and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement guidelines to standardize engineering work.
• Identify KPIs and track/report them to manage performance.
• Stay up to date with technology and industry practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Electrical engineering expertise

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Aconex

Power system software

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

At PROENERGY, we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Senior Electrical Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. Senior engineers have the expertise to execute our project work but will have heavy influence in writing and maintaining our standards, guidelines, and procedures. Determining discipline specific goals, providing industry expertise, and assisting with process improvement for the group will be part of the job responsibility. In addition, the Senior engineer will preferably be a subject matter expert in their discipline and Engineer of Record for our projects. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world class, quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs, develop guidelines and procedures, and provide engineering oversight. This position would be in our Kansas City metro area office location

Reports To: Principal Substation Engineer

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and organizational leadership to engineers and designers in the execution of electrical power scope of work
• Manage to the scope, budget, and schedule of projects inclusive of executing change management.
• Owns the electrical technical design of your assigned project and may also be the engineer of record
• Perform or review routine and complex engineering, design, analysis, and other technical tasks within the electrical discipline utilizing current technology, available standards, calculation software, templates, and cataloged products.
• Prepare/review load lists, power system studies, single lines, equipment layouts, area classifications, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid analysis.
• Work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute RFIs, deliverable reviews, change order requests, engineering equipment buyout, etc
• Develop the engineering project team vision, identify priorities, and align with operational goals.
• Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
• Help develop, review and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure engineering standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a means to manage KPI tracking and reporting.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program
• Eight (8) years of experience in related work experience in fossil fuels, power or generation
• Two (2) or more years of engineering project management or lead level discipline engineer experience in an EPC environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Proficient in interpreting and providing direction on project controls and scheduling
• Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Good negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills. Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences
• Previous experience creating grounding, area class, power, single line, and motor control drawings with a clear understanding of protective devices and coordination techniques
• Knowledgeable of the ANSI, IEEE, API, NEC, and other industry codes, specifications, and standards
• Able to perform engineering calculations, e.g., load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonics, equipment sizing, large motor starting, grounding, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, etc.
• Familiar with and able to specify high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment (MCC’s, Transformers, switchgear, etc.)
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
• Actively manages project changes directly with the Client with supervision from the Project Manager
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in any discipline (Power Electrical, or I&C)
• Actively involved in industry recognized professional societies
• Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
• Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
• Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
• Advanced knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
• Intermediate business and financial acumen
• Owner or Client engineering background

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.