Senior Power Station High Voltage Engineer

Gotion Illinois; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United States is seeking a Senior Power Station High Voltage Engineer to lead high-voltage electrical engineering efforts. The role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving technical excellence across various North American energy storage and solar power stations. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with significant industry experience and a strong understanding of high-voltage systems. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of high-voltage engineering experience, including team management.
• Experience with project execution in power stations or industrial systems.
• Possession of senior electrician license or US-recognized certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for energy storage and photovoltaic stations.
• Oversee project implementation and equipment installation.
• Develop and optimize O&M strategies aligned with US codes.

Skills

High-voltage architecture expertise

Advanced diagnostic capabilities

Understanding of industrial power distribution systems

Technical drawing coordination

Knowledge of high-voltage safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Power Station High Voltage Engineer

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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This role will lead all high-voltage electrical engineering work for Gotion’s energy storage stations, photovoltaic (solar) power stations, and other North American power station assets—as well as provide high-voltage technical support to the factory’s production lines. The Director will oversee project execution, ensure safe and reliable operations, and drive technical excellence across multiple scenarios.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead high-voltage engineering for energy storage stations, photovoltaic stations and other power stations in North America.
• Oversee project implementation, equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and performance optimization to ensure stable and efficient operations.
• Develop and optimize O&M strategies and high-voltage technical standards aligned with US codes and business needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, utilities, EPC partners and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical engineering, power systems, high voltage & insulation, or related fields; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years high-voltage engineering experience, including 3+ years team or project management in power stations (ESS, PV) or large-scale industrial high-voltage systems.
• Experience in equipment installation, commissioning and full-process project execution.
• North America work experience strongly preferred.
• Possession of senior electrician license or US-recognized certifications; strong knowledge of NEC and local electrical codes.
• Ability to work on-site at the Chicago factory, with flexibility for overtime, emergency response and business travel.
• Legal status that allows for long-term work in the United States, with English proficiency sufficient for professional duties.
• Excellent communication skills in Chinese preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong expertise in high-voltage architecture, equipment operation, O&M logic and system optimization for ESS and PV stations.
• Advanced diagnostic capability for high-voltage faults and the ability to resolve complex technical problems under time pressure.
• Solid understanding of industrial power distribution systems and equipment (transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCCs, etc.).
• Proficiency in reading, reviewing, and coordinating technical drawings and electrical design packages.
• Strong grounding in high-voltage safety standards, hazard identification, and risk control.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Management

Industries

Manufacturing, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

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