Senior Construction Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Construction Electrical Engineer Location: Lake Mary, FL 32809 Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000/yr Work Model: Onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is seeking a Senior Construction Electrical Engineer in Lake Mary, FL to serve as the technical lead for electrical engineering support across construction and commissioning for Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and CHP power projects. The Senior Engineer provides expert guidance on electrical systems, oversees construction and commissioning activities, resolves complex site and design issues, and ensures compliance with client standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes. Ensure compliance with regional grid code requirements and oversee grid interconnection processes from developing, implementing and maintaining process, procedures and testing. The role collaborates closely with cross?functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project execution while mentoring junior engineers. This is a great opportunity to join a respected client in the engineering and power generation sector! Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning, providing expert guidance across assigned projects.
• Lead development, review, and approval of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures; validate designs, analyses, and field execution for AC/DC systems.
• Interpret and verify complex electrical documents, including drawings, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Lead resolution of complex site and design issues, including protection, controls, integration, and commissioning challenges; support RCAs and corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative technical direction to Site Managers, TFAs, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Oversee construction support planning, protection coordination studies, relay settings, short-circuit analyses, and alignment with project schedules.
• Prepare or review grid code compliance procedures and coordinate compliance activities and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Review and approve technical submittals, PARs, bid evaluations, and major equipment acceptance through cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promote best practices, drive standardization of electrical procedures, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.