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Remote Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power Plant Systems

$140k - $175k

CyberCoders

Chicago, IL
  • Remote job

Job Description

Job Description

Remote Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power Plant Systems

Title:   Remote Sr. Electrical Engineer-Combined Cycle & Power Generation
Location:   Remote + 5-10% Travel
Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Founded in 2022, our organization operates as a specialized engineering group within a larger company of more than 500 employees, with approximately 35 engineers focused on power generation, electrical systems, and large scale energy infrastructure. We support behind-the-meter power projects, combined cycle facilities, and electrical systems supplying reliable generation to data centers and industrial customers. At this location, our team delivers full lifecycle engineering for projects ranging from 100 million to 5 billion dollars, including electrical system modeling, equipment specification, protection and controls engineering, and consulting support across multiple states. We serve major developers, independent power producers, and data center operators throughout the United States. We are currently working on two major design projects involving behind the meter and combined cycle power systems built to supply dedicated electricity to large data centers in Texas and Ohio. The Electrical Engineer must have direct experience inside combined cycle or thermal power plants, including generation protection, excitation systems, medium voltage plant distribution and plant side protective relaying.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Perform electrical system modeling, load flow studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination for behind-the-meter and combined cycle power facilities
  • Develop specifications and design packages for switchgear, transformers, MCCs, protective relays, grounding systems, and medium voltage distribution equipment
  • Support engineering reviews, design coordination, and occasional site visits for electrical inspections, construction walkdowns, equipment testing, and technical validation
  • Prepare engineering documentation including one line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment datasheets, relay settings, and electrical system reports for large scale power projects
  • Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams to ensure system compatibility, constructability, and performance across all phases of design and execution

What You Need for This Position

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering w/ 5+ years of experience in power generation, combined cycle, or utility scale electrical system design
  • 5+ years of direct experience inside a combined cycle or thermal power plant, including generator protection, excitation systems, MV plant distribution and plant side electrical engineering
  • Strong understanding of power distribution, protective relaying, switchgear, transformers, grounding, and medium voltage systems used in power generation
  • Experience with electrical codes and standards including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, equipment specifications, relay settings, and plant system documentation for large scale power projects 
  • Preferred experience with consulting engineering, EPC environments, or field engineering supporting power generation facilities
  • P.E. license strongly preferred, with reciprocity accepted across multiple states

What's In It for You

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!

IF interested can you provide  an updated resume & salary requirements to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com  

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.
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