Sr. Electrical Power Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Preferably Electrical)
• 8+ years of electrical power gen design experience
• Background in three phase electrical power systems
• Experience with relay protection and control design
• System grounding and physical electrical design experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills Experience mentoring and directing engineering staff

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:

• PE
• Previous experience with an Engineering Consulting or EPC firm
• ETAP or SKM power systems analysis software experience
• Construction specification development experience
• Equipment specification development experience
• Owner's Engineer experience for power generation projects Technical proposal development experience

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer for an EPC client in the South East, supporting utility, power generation, and renewable energy projects. This individual will provide technical leadership on a variety of power generation projects, serving as both a lead engineer and advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in power plant electrical systems, including generation, distribution, protection and control, and grounding. They will lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor developing engineers, support client relationships, and contribute to business growth through proposal development. The ideal candidate will have experience with protective relays for transformers, motors, switchgear, and switchboards. Most travel will be day trips, with occasional overnight stays.

Day-to-Day:

• Lead electrical engineering efforts on power generation projects
• Oversee power generation, distribution, protection, and motor control system designs
• Perform and review power system studies and analyses
• Develop electrical equipment and construction specs
• Design of electrical systems including: ○ Raceway systems ○ Grounding systems ○ Lighting systems
• Coordinate with project managers and project controllers on project reviews
• Lead technical proposal development activities
• Review engineering deliverables for quality and accuracy
• Support client relationships and provide technical leadership Conduct occasional site visits, vendor meetings, and client meetings - 15% travel