Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation & Projects

Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Tucker (GA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 173,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corporation is expanding its generation fleet with Frame combustion turbine-based plants, seeking an experienced electrical engineering leader to support major capital projects and ensure reliability across Georgia facilities.

The Principal Electrical Engineer provides senior technical leadership, partnering with plant teams, operations, maintenance, contractors, and stakeholders to solve complex problems and drive safe, reliable plant operations. Travel ~20% to sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
Power generation maintenance or plant engineering experience preferred.
Experience supporting capital projects, electrical testing, troubleshooting, or reliability programs preferred.
Professional Engineer license or advanced technical certifications preferred, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Lead complex electrical engineering work supporting generation assets and major capital projects.
Provide technical direction for electrical systems, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives.
Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to improve long-term asset performance.
Partner with plant operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve reliability.
Review engineering studies, designs, specifications, standards, and contractor deliverables.
Identify technical risks, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement across OPC's fleet.
Serve as a senior technical resource for electrical engineering questions, standards, and best practices.