Electrical Engineer (General)

**Position Summary** The Electrical Engineer – Power Innovation supports the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems. This role provides electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation. **Responsibilities** - Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases - Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of: - Switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems - Protection relays and control systems - Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization - Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification) - Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification - Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover - Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness - Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup - Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements - Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation - Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages - Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover - Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities - Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools - Mentor and support development of junior engineers - Other duties as assigned **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited), or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license - 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries - Working knowledge of: - Electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators) - Electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems - Commissioning, testing, and startup processes **Preferred Qualifications** - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing - Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems - Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities - Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes **Technical Skills** - Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar) - Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger) - Understanding of: - Protection coordination and arc flash analysis - Grid integration and energy storage systems - DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration **Work Environment** - Field-based role supporting active construction, commissioning, and startup environments - Requires the ability to work in industrial settings and follow all required safety protocols