Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field -10+ years of experience in electrical engineering experience for high-voltage and medium-voltage systems (generators, transformers, switchgears, breakers) -Proven ability to review drawings, assess field conditions, and define project scope independently -Strong understanding of electrical systems within power generation environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Experience working with powerhouse mechanical equipment (e.g., turbines, valves, gates, pumps, support systems)
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Hydroelectric Electrical Engineer to support a large portfolio of hydro generation assets. This role will focus on scoping, prioritizing, and advancing a high-volume backlog of electrical projects across multiple hydroelectric facilities.
The ideal candidate has hands-on hydropower experience and can independently evaluate project needs, define scope, and drive early-stage engineering efforts for capital and maintenance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Backlog Project Scoping & Execution -Support a backlog of 2,400+ hydro generation project line items across a fleet of assets -Evaluate and scope electrical-focused projects (e.g., turbine replacements, equipment upgrades, system repairs) Review engineering drawings, historical documentation, and asset data to develop clear project definitions -Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams to validate scope and identify risks
Engineering Analysis & Documentation -Translate high-level needs (e.g., “replace turbine”) into fully developed scopes of work (SOWs) -Prepare technical documentation, scope write-ups, and engineering recommendations -Identify engineering challenges, constraints, and required design considerations early in project lifecycle -Support risk identification and scoring efforts to prioritize project execution
Portfolio & Workload Management -Manage and progress 3–4 projects concurrently, completing approximately 3–10 scoped line items per month -Support project prioritization across 700–800 projects distributed across 5 geographic/functional areas -Contribute to backlog refinement and sequencing based on risk, asset criticality, and operational impact
Cross-Functional Coordination -Work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and hydro operations teams -Align electrical scope with broader project execution plans across disciplines -Interface with stakeholders to ensure engineering feasibility and readiness for design and construction phases