Lead Electrical Engineer – Gas Power Generation

Posted 13hrs ago

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Lead electrical engineering for Blattner, a nationwide renewable-energy construction provider, across utility-scale gas power projects. Oversee designs, interconnections, procurement, construction support, and technical development.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the electrical engineering execution of utility-scale gas power generation projects from estimating through construction support and project closeout
  • Develop preliminary electrical designs for proposals, incorporating power quality, system reliability, constructability, cost efficiency, and Blattner best practices
  • Lead Basis of Design (BOD) development, electrical engineering reviews, RFIs, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle
  • Review electrical one-line diagrams, protection and control schemes, grounding systems, cable routing, equipment layouts, substation designs, and third-party engineering packages
  • Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Project Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, Owners, utilities, and Engineers of Record
  • Support electrical equipment selection, procurement, vendor evaluations, and technical submittal reviews
  • Lead constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and technical risk assessments
  • Mentor and develop Engineer I, Engineer II, Senior Engineers, and CAD Designers
  • Drive electrical engineering standards, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Serve as the technical electrical engineering resource for complex design challenges throughout project execution

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within one year of hire
  • Seven or more years of progressive electrical engineering experience supporting utility-scale power generation, industrial, EPC, utility, or heavy infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex electrical engineering projects
  • Experience supporting gas turbine facilities, reciprocating engine generation plants, simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants, substations, switchyards, transmission infrastructure, or balance of plant electrical systems
  • Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage power systems, utility interconnections, protection and control systems, grounding, power quality, and electrical equipment design
  • Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record, utilities, EPC partners, and construction teams throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Proven ability to lead electrical engineering teams while mentoring and developing technical talent
  • Ability to drive engineering innovation, establish electrical design standards, and continuously improve engineering quality

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site