Senior Engineer, Construction Electrical

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Senior Construction Electrical Engineer in New York. This role involves leading electrical engineering for commissioning of Gas Turbine projects, providing expert guidance, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10-15 years of experience. Excellent benefits include medical, vision, and growth opportunities. Join us in building a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience supporting large power-generation electrical systems.
• Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays and protection.
• Strong understanding of ISO procedures and OSHA safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction.
• Lead development and approval of electrical commissioning procedures.
• Provide authoritative guidance in resolving electrical problems.

Skills

Gas Turbine controls

High-voltage distribution equipment

Electrical installation procedures

Team collaboration

Design compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

P6 or similar scheduling tools

Job description

Overview

Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality. One team, one future.

Role Overview

The Senior Construction Electrical Engineer serves as the technical lead for electrical engineering activities supporting Construction and Commissioning of Simple Cycle (SC), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), and Combined Heat and Power (CCHP) projects across Multi-Shaft and Single-Shaft configurations. This role provides expert-level engineering guidance, oversees the development and execution of construction and commissioning procedures, leads resolution of complex site and design issues, and ensures electrical installations meet Mitsubishi Power standards, customer requirements, and applicable federal/state/local codes. The Senior Engineer collaborates closely with Engineering, Site Managers, Technical Field Advisors, Quality teams, Vendors, and Contractors to drive safe, compliant, and efficient electrical system construction and startup. This position requires deep subject-matter expertise in power generation electrical systems and Gas Turbine control philosophy, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning across assigned projects.
• Lead development, review, and approval of complex electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Provide expert interpretation of single-line diagrams, schematics, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data.
• Perform high-level analysis of AC/DC systems and validate design basis for field execution.
• Conduct advanced design, documentation, and configuration verification to ensure complete and accurate electrical deliverables.
• Ensure that designs and field installations comply with all applicable codes, standards, and Mitsubishi specifications.
• Lead resolution of high-complexity site issues, including major construction deviations, electrical protection problems, turbine control malfunctions, and integration/interface issues.
• Provide authoritative guidance to Field TFAs, Site Managers, and contractors in resolving electrical, instrumentation, controls, and power distribution problems.
• Support root-cause investigations (RCAs) and develop permanent corrective actions.
• Lead or support protection coordination studies, relay setting reviews, and short-circuit analysis.
• Oversee construction support planning for multiple systems, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule and commissioning sequence.
• Review and provide final approval for PARs (Project Action Requests); ensure issues are resolved through cross-functional coordination (Quality, Design, Process, Supply Chain).
• Lead bid evaluations, technical specification reviews, and major equipment acceptance.
• Ensure strong communication and collaboration between Engineering, Site Teams, Vendors, and corporate functions.
• Mentor Level II/III engineers; provide coaching, technical review, and technical skill development.
• Promote best practices for construction and commissioning across the organization.
• Drive standardization of electrical procedures, checklists, and commissioning protocols.
• Champion a team culture of openness, safety, quality, technical rigor, and innovation.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience supporting Gas Turbine, CCGT, or large power-generation electrical systems.
• Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays and protection, high-voltage distribution equipment, and commissioning practices.
• Experience with P6 or similar scheduling tools is desirable.
• Strong understanding of ISO procedures, OSHA requirements, and power plant safety protocols.
• Travel domestically/internationally up to 20–30% as required.

Why should you apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.