Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Fleet

Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 127,920 - 159,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Tucker, GA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure for power generation. This full-time position involves ensuring reliability and lifecycle management of critical electrical systems. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, engaging in hands-on support during outages, and overseeing compliance testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for travel across facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in power generation or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for electrical systems across OPC's power generation fleet.
• Lead and approve engineering design reviews for electrical equipment.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical testing.

Skills

NERC compliance testing

Electrical testing and diagnostics

Power plant operations

Preventive and predictive maintenance

High-voltage electrical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dielectric Hi-Pot testing

Insulation Resistance (Megger)

Reactive load testing

Core EL CID testing

Job description

A leading energy provider in Tucker, GA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure for power generation. This full-time position involves ensuring reliability and lifecycle management of critical electrical systems. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, engaging in hands-on support during outages, and overseeing compliance testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for travel across facilities.