Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Base pay range: $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Brightsmith. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Brightsmith is partnered with an exciting VC-backed nuclear reactor company . They are innovating traditional power plant technology to deploy nuclear power quicker and cheaper. The company is dual UK/US headquartered, and they are now looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the technical team in Houston, Texas .

They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide advanced technical and engineering problem-solving in support of nuclear plant operations. This position involves deep technical knowledge and on-site leadership in executing electrical and I&C system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning for power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
• Provide technical consultation to identify and resolve equipment and system issues.
• Manage engineering tasks from concept through completion, ensuring proper configuration management.
• Apply engineering principles to assigned tasks, ensuring compliance with design criteria, codes, and standards.
• Conduct independent research, reviews, and analyses in support of technical programs.
• Recommend equipment, concepts, or techniques to improve performance, reduce costs, address design/material issues, or comply with updated codes and regulations.
• Provide engineering support for electrical and I&C systems, including high- and low-voltage power distribution, generator protection, control systems, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
• Interpret and validate design drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Evaluate vendor documents for electrical and I&C equipment and interface with OEMs.
• Support site construction teams with guidance on installation, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks.
• Ensure construction adheres to design specifications, safety codes (NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC procedures.
• Lead commissioning activities for electrical and I&C systems, including cold and hot loop checks, system energization, instrument calibration and functional checks and generator synchronization and protection relay testing.
• Collaborate with start-up teams to verify proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical and I&C roles within power generation, including at least 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants.
• Strong knowledge of rotating machinery, excitation systems, electrical protections, and advanced I&C logic for HRSG and turbine controls.
• Hands-on experience with OEM systems such as GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, and Emerson Ovation.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NETA.
• Proficiency in reading and troubleshooting P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Other
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Electric Power Generation