Senior Electrical Engineer | Power Generation

LVI Associates; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and licensing

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Power Generation Engineer to lead utility-scale generation projects for electric utilities and cooperatives in the United States. You will serve as a trusted advisor, oversee design, and drive client-focused solutions from concept through commissioning.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in power systems, a PE license, and a proven track record managing complex projects, with experience in coal and/or natural gas facilities and grid modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of experience in power systems or power generation engineering.
• Experience supporting electric utilities, electric cooperatives, or utility consulting clients.
• Experience with coal-fired and/or natural gas generation facilities.
• Demonstrated project leadership and client management experience.
• Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, substations, and protection & controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for power generation projects.
• Provide technical oversight for studies, designs, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Manage projects through planning, design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for utility and cooperative clients.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
• Support projects involving conventional generation, grid modernization, renewable integration, and emerging energy technologies.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Project leadership

Client management

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Compensation: $150,000-$225,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Current or future sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Opportunity

A leading engineering and consulting firm serving electric utilities and cooperatives is seeking a Senior Power Generation Engineer to join its growing Power Engineering team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex power generation projects, serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients, and help drive the growth of a nationally recognized engineering practice. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in utility-scale generation, power systems engineering, and client-facing project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for power generation projects.
• Provide technical oversight for studies, designs, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Manage projects through planning, design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for utility and cooperative clients.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
• Support projects involving conventional generation, grid modernization, renewable integration, and emerging energy technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in power systems or power generation engineering.
• Experience supporting electric utilities, electric cooperatives, or utility consulting clients.
• Experience with coal-fired and/or natural gas generation facilities.
• Demonstrated project leadership and client management experience.
• Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, substations, and protection & controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state PE licensure.
• Utility consulting experience.
• Experience with SCADA systems and control systems.
• Background in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, or microgrids.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and licensing support