Senior Engineer, Construction Electrical

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, FL is seeking a Senior Construction Electrical Engineer to act as the technical lead for electrical engineering support across construction and commissioning for power projects.

You will guide installation, testing, and commissioning of AC/DC systems, ensure compliance with Mitsubishi standards and codes, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with vendors and contractors to deliver safe, compliant projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience with gas turbine, CCGT, or large power-generation electrical systems.
• Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays, protection, high-voltage distribution equipment, and commissioning practices.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning.
• Develop and approve electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Review complex electrical drawings, protection schemes, and equipment data for compliance.
• Lead resolution of site and design issues including protection, controls, and integration.
• Provide technical direction to Site Managers, contractors, and vendors.
• Mentor engineers and drive standardization of electrical procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Gas turbine experience

Power plant commissioning

Technical leadership

Grid code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Engineer, Construction Electrical

Company Name: Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.

Location:

Lake Mary, FL, US, 32746

Job Description:

Senior Construction Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

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

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power is hiring a Senior Construction Electrical Engineer in Lake Mary, FL. This role serves as the technical lead for electrical engineering support across construction and commissioning for Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and CHP power projects. The Senior Engineer provides expert guidance on electrical systems, oversees construction and commissioning activities, resolves complex site and design issues, and ensures compliance with Mitsubishi Power standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes. Ensure compliance with regional grid code requirements and oversee grid interconnection processes from developing, implementing and maintaining process, procedures and testing. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project execution while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership.
• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning, providing expert guidance across assigned projects.
• Lead development, review, and approval of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures; validate designs, analyses, and field execution for AC/DC systems.
• Interpret and verify complex electrical documents, including drawings, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and Mitsubishi specifications.
• Lead resolution of complex site and design issues, including protection, controls, integration, and commissioning challenges; support RCAs and corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative technical direction to Site Managers, TFAs, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Oversee construction support planning, protection coordination studies, relay settings, short-circuit analyses, and alignment with project schedules.
• Prepares or reviews grid code compliance procedures and coordinate compliance activities and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Review and approve technical submittals, PARs, bid evaluations, and major equipment acceptance through cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promote best practices, drive standardization of electrical procedures, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence..

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ 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 development programs 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 Event.

Mitsubishi Power 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.