Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Controls

Net Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Net Power is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer Consultant to integrate our novel power-generation process with industry-standard electrical solutions. You will work on plant-wide electrical design, high-power equipment, and interconnect studies with partner teams.

The role starts as a part-time contract up to 20 hours per week, with hybrid, remote or on-site options in Houston, TX. Travel to the Houston office may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET preferred).
• 7+ years in plant electrical systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with high‑power/high‑voltage equipment and control systems.
• Proficiency in one‑line design and electrical schematics using CAD.
• Experience with ETAP or SKM PowerTools for analysis.
• Familiarity with NEC, NEMA, NERC, IEEE, ATEX, CE, CSA, ANSI.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Power industry or natural gas combined cycle plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate, review and comment on electrical design work led by engineering partner.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics for plant electrical systems (one‑line, distribution, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, generators).
• Collaborate to specify, procure, and commission high‑power/high‑voltage equipment.
• Participate in HAZOP and design reviews to mitigate electrical hazards.
• Design and implement electrical power and control systems for process automation and safety.
• Model and simulate electrical systems using ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
• Provide guidance on electrical engineering principles to support development.
• Review requirements and support interconnect studies for grid interconnection.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Promote safety, quality and knowledge sharing within the project team.

Skills

Electrical design

HV systems

System integration

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

CAD software

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

HMI/SCADA basics

Job description

Net Power is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer Consultant to integrate our novel power-generation process with industry-standard electrical solutions. You will work on plant-wide electrical design, high-power equipment, and interconnect studies with partner teams.

The role starts as a part-time contract up to 20 hours per week, with hybrid, remote or on-site options in Houston, TX. Travel to the Houston office may be required.