Senior Electrical Engineer & Design Lead, Power Generation

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our power generation and distribution team. You will lead multiple projects, coordinate with internal and external teams, and drive design quality from concept through IFC with a focus on client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in complex electrical systems, a PE license, and strong business development acumen to help secure new work. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience with complex electrical systems in the industrial and power generation sector.
• Strong ability to lead design teams and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Experience reading and reviewing vendor shop drawings for GIS switchgear, substation transformers, DCU/PLC enclosures, and microgrid controllers.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design packages from concept to IFC for power generation and distribution.
• Coordinate with vendors to develop cost-effective, timely design solutions.
• Modeling and coordination using ETAP or SKM; arc flash, grounding, and protection studies.
• Produce one-line, breaker control diagrams, power plans, and system layouts.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, UL, NEMA, NFPA standards for renewables and industrial systems.
• Mentor other engineers and designers in standards and practical engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Team leadership

Time management

Willing to travel

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Revit

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our power generation and distribution team. You will lead multiple projects, coordinate with internal and external teams, and drive design quality from concept through IFC with a focus on client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in complex electrical systems, a PE license, and strong business development acumen to help secure new work. Travel is required.