Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (Carbon-Neutral)

arborenergy; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems to own the electrical architecture for supercritical CO₂ power plants from concept to grid synchronization. The role covers 10–50 MW turbine-generators, both grid-tied and behind-the-meter configurations.

You will design, specify, procure, and commission equipment, collaborating with turbomachinery, controls, and process engineers in a fast-paced environment to deliver carbon-neutral baseload power.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 8+ years in power-generation, industrial, or utility electrical systems.
• Hands-on commissioning or startup experience with generating plants or large electrical systems.
• Experience with generator protection, excitation, and synchronization.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, IEEE, and NERC standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the power system architecture for multi-unit grid-tied plants and islanded configurations.
• Lead design of generator, excitation, synchronization, and load-sharing systems.
• Develop protection philosophy and relay coordination for power facilities.
• Manage utility interconnection processes and interconnection agreements.
• Conduct and direct load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and transient studies.
• Specify and procure major electrical equipment and manage vendor reviews and tests.
• Oversee hazardous-area classification, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Coordinate third-party engineering and lead electrical commissioning to first synchronization.

Skills

Power systems design

Electrical commissioning

Protection coordination

Interconnection experience

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS/E

SKM

Job description

Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems to own the electrical architecture for supercritical CO₂ power plants from concept to grid synchronization. The role covers 10–50 MW turbine-generators, both grid-tied and behind-the-meter configurations.

You will design, specify, procure, and commission equipment, collaborating with turbomachinery, controls, and process engineers in a fast-paced environment to deliver carbon-neutral baseload power.