Electrical Engineer
Quick Summary
Review power system events for protection misoperations and unexpected output changes under PRC-004 and PRC-030, support applicable MOD and FAC requirements,
Join a team dedicated to delivering reliable electricity while supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy future. As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and natural gas power generation assets. You will help maintain operational reliability, improve electrical safety, investigate equipment failures, and optimize protection systems across the fleet. Working alongside operations teams and technical specialists, you will contribute to regulatory compliance, maintenance strategies, and the restoration of critical equipment following electrical events. You will also support new development and acquisition activities by evaluating electrical infrastructure and identifying potential operational risks. This remote opportunity offers a broad technical scope for an engineer who enjoys solving complex power system challenges and continuously expanding their expertise.
In this role, you will provide engineering support across power generation operations, focusing on system protection, electrical safety, equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical problem-solving. You will collaborate with site personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams to improve asset performance, prevent recurring incidents, and ensure electrical systems operate safely and reliably.
Requirements
~2 min readThe ideal candidate is an experienced electrical engineer with a strong foundation in power systems and the ability to investigate complex technical issues independently. You should combine practical knowledge of protection systems, electrical safety, and power generation with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and effective communication skills.
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Hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Have at least four years of relevant experience in power generation, transmission, or distribution. Experience with utility-scale power generation and renewable energy assets is preferred.
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Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred. Candidates without a PE license must have at least five years of experience as a practicing engineer.
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Demonstrate working knowledge across multiple electrical engineering disciplines, including system protection, arc-flash analysis, electrical safety, maintenance, reliability, and NERC compliance.
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Have experience conducting power system studies, including short-circuit, load-flow, protection coordination, and arc-flash analyses, using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, or similar software.
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Understand protective relaying principles, including relay setting development and review, configuration, and event record analysis.
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Possess strong working knowledge of NERC reliability standards relevant to generation, particularly the PRC, MOD, and FAC families.
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Have experience supporting regulatory audits, self-certifications, requests for information, and periodic compliance submissions.
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Demonstrate extensive knowledge of major power plant electrical equipment, controls, and protection systems.
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Be experienced in troubleshooting electrical systems, conducting root cause analyses, and evaluating operational risks.
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Possess strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
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Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Be proactive, capable of making sound decisions independently, and comfortable taking initiative without constant direction.
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Have strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Hold a valid U.S. driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
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Be authorized to work full-time in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
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Be willing to travel up to 20% and support field activities when required.
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Be able to meet the physical requirements of site visits, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, working at heights, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
What We Offer
~2 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $125,000–$140,000 a year
- 4% below the $137,700 median for Electrical Engineer jobs on Jobera (663 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 21, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 80%
- Scored at
- October 21, 2026
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