Sr. Electrical Engineer, Power Generation

Georgia

Negotiable

Full time

Ref: PR/31029_1773702798

We're building one of our most consequential energy assets a large‑scale combined‑cycle facility designed for safe, reliable, and efficient generation. We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who will take ownership from design review through commissioning and then transition into a key plant engineering role supporting long‑term reliability and performance. If you thrive on complex projects, cross‑functional collaboration, and visible impact, we'd love to talk.

What you'll do

  • Provide end‑to‑end electrical engineering oversight during construction and commissioning reviewing designs, specifications, installation plans, and delivery schedules to keep the project aligned with safety, quality, and timeline goals.
  • Monitor equipment deliveries and flag risks so the master schedule stays on track.
  • Contribute to project schedules and reporting, participating in meetings and providing inputs that support budget and timeline tracking.
  • Lead/Support testing, inspections, start‑up, and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure reliable operations on day one.
  • Serve as a key liaison with OEMs, EPC partners, owner's engineers, and internal leadership throughout project execution.
  • Drive NERC/SERC compliance: technical evaluations, procedure development, evidence generation, and oversight of required work.
  • Post‑commissioning, transition into plant electrical engineer responsibilities: outage planning, control system selection, inspections, plant modifications, performance analysis, and ongoing support for plant leadership.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology (BSEE preferred).
  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of engineering experience.
    • 5+ years in an operating natural‑gas combined‑cycle power plant, including planning, budgeting, preventive/predictive maintenance, and maintenance analysis.
  • Technical & Business Knowledge: Natural‑gas combined‑cycle operations, performance, and economics.
  • Skills: Project‑management software proficiency; strong organization and time management; ability to work autonomously; solid interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong technical and business analytics; overall computer proficiency; and the ability to work directly with plant management and senior staff.
  • Licenses: Valid driver's license meeting company insurance qualifications.
  • Travel: ~10%.

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Level II Thermographer and/or Level II Vibration Analyst certification.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Annual Performance Bonus, PTO, and Volunteer Time Off.

Why join us

You'll have a central seat at the table on a marquee project shaping design and execution now, then steering reliability and performance for the long term. It's a rare opportunity to see your engineering decisions play out across the full lifecycle of a major generation asset

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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