Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Plant Reliability & Outages

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Tucker, GA. The successful candidate will serve as the enterprise technical lead for electrical systems across power generation facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the power generation industry. Key responsibilities include overseeing electrical system operations, conducting engineering design reviews, and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This full-time position may require up to 40% travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical system economics and power plant operations.
• Demonstrated expertise with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for electrical systems across OPC's power generation fleet.
• Lead engineering design reviews and technical specifications.
• Analyze complex test and diagnostic data to guide repair or replacement decisions.

Skills

NERC compliance testing

Electrical testing and diagnostics

Ability to translate electrical engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Dielectric Hi-Pot testing

Insulation Resistance testing

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Job description

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Tucker, GA. The successful candidate will serve as the enterprise technical lead for electrical systems across power generation facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the power generation industry. Key responsibilities include overseeing electrical system operations, conducting engineering design reviews, and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This full-time position may require up to 40% travel and offers a dynamic work environment.