Sr. Electrical Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to act as the electrical architect for new product development and improvements in power generation.

You will design standard and customized electrical systems, meet performance and safety requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers. The role involves leading control system development, maintaining design standards, and supporting manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years in electrical/controls engineering in power generation or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in electrical/controls engineering in power generation or similar.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or JD/PhD in Engineering qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of generator set control systems and electrical schematics.
• Establish and maintain electrical design standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with production and suppliers to support assembly, testing and implementation.
• Evaluate vendor/customer proposals for feasibility and cost.
• Travel to Aiken, SC or Mankato, MN up to 10% for development and customer support.

Skills

Generator systems

Wiring harnesses

Control systems

Power generation

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AUTO CAD

BRICS CAD

E-plan

E3 software

Job description

Working location: Mankato, MN/Aiken SC. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN/Aiken SC. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

Sr. Electrical Engineer will serve as the electrical architect for new product development and existing product improvements, selecting appropriate design concepts and technologies within power generation. This position is responsible for developing standard and customized electrical systems, control systems, schematics, and wiring harnesses while ensuring designs meet performance, quality, safety, cost, and production requirements. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to evaluate technical solutions, support manufacturing and prototype development, and establish engineering standards and best practices.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the design and development of generator set control systems, wiring harnesses, electrical schematics, electronic engine systems, automatic voltage regulators, transformers, heaters, motor controls, protective devices, paralleling switchgear, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Establish and maintain electrical design standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and effective knowledge sharing across the engineering team.
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to support electrical assembly, schematic interpretation, wiring harness installation, troubleshooting, and design implementation.
• Evaluate vendor and customer proposals, assess technical feasibility and potential applications, and determine whether anticipated benefits justify associated costs.
• Travel to Aiken, South Carolina or Mankato, Minnesota to support product development, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer applications up to 10% of the time.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering and + 4 years of experience in electrical engineering or controls engineering in a power generation manufacturing environment or similar industry, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and + 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or controls engineering in a power generation manufacturing environment or similar industry, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD in Engineering, OR
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements

• Architect, specify, design, validate, and maintain MTU control system platforms.
• Develop electrical/control systems for R&D programs and customer‑specific applications.
• Design and integrate interfaces between engine controls, generator controls, PLCs, HMIs, and related hardware.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and controls manufacturers to improve functionality and resolve technical issues.
• Experience using AUTO CAD, BRICS CAD, E-plan, E3 software systems.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: November 30, 2026

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically‑advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.