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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power

K. Jacobs Executive Search LLC

Senior Electrical Engineer

Our client is a privately owned engineering firm with a long, stable history and no interest in selling to private equity. Their power group designs large industrial and utility-scale systems. The practice is growing and they are searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to add to a capable, professional team whose members work closely with each other. This is an important, highly visible position within the group, with a high ceiling for advancement and the compensation will reflect that. The scale of the work sets this group apart. Current and recent projects include: Data center power supply up to 2 GW, using reciprocating engines and aeroderivative gas turbines Power generation plants from 50 MW to 500 MW, grid-connected and standalone Grid-scale battery storage up to 250 MW / 1,000 MWh District energy and renewable systems in a dense urban core Generator interconnections, including a 115 kV gen-tie to the utility Medium-voltage drives for 13,000 kW pumps Master plan studies for university and pharmaceutical campuses Location: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, or Los Angeles/Long Beach. Hybrid schedule. Relocation available for the right candidate.

What you would be doing:

  • Lead electrical design for generation, storage, and large industrial power projects, from schematic design through construction documents
  • Design systems from low voltage through 34.5 kV, and interconnections at 115 kV and above
  • Run power system studies, including cable sizing and derating
  • Serve as owner's engineer and support developers through design and construction
  • Coordinate interconnection requirements with utilities
  • Mentor and develop younger engineers on the team

What we are looking for:

  • 10+ years of power systems design experience in generation, substations, battery storage, and/or large industrial or mission critical power (15 to 20 years preferred)
  • BS in Electrical or Power Engineering
  • Medium- and high-voltage design experience, including utility interconnection PE preferred
  • The ability to take a project and run it, and communicate well with clients and colleagues
  • The desire to help mentor the next generation of engineers
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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