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Power Generation Electrical Engineer

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Title: Power Generation Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000, 15% - 20% bonus, 401k, PTO, relocation

Why work here:
The role his heavily involved in supporting a large fleet of power plants in the US. Have evolving responsibilities from design, project oversite, engineering support and plant equipment recommendations for Electrical Equipment. Work for a large power company with excellent stability and growth potential. Apply now to be considered!

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide electrical engineering support across a fleet of power generation facilities to ensure safe and reliable operations

  • Lead implementation of engineering standards, programs, and best practices

  • Support plant outages, including planning, execution, and post-outage analysis

  • Manage electrical upgrade projects, including scope, execution, and contractor oversight

  • Serve as technical liaison between plant teams and corporate engineering leadership

  • Act as technical lead for third-party testing and maintenance contractors (transformers, battery systems, protective relays, and associated circuitry)

  • Provide guidance on electrical testing, maintenance strategies, and system reliability improvements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power focus preferred)

  • 7-10+ years of experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial environments

  • Experience performing electrical system studies.

  • Working knowledge of NERC compliance and regulatory standards

  • Familiarity with electrical maintenance and testing practices for HV/MV/LV systems

  • Experience managing contractors and/or internal teams on technical projects
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