Electrical Engineering- Senior

Sr Engineer II - Generation Electrical
At NV Energy, we help sustain one of the greatest engineering achievements of all time—the modern electrical grid. Our teams keep Nevada's power plants running safely, reliably, and efficiently so millions of customers can count on the energy they need every day.
We're looking for an electrical engineer who is energized by solving complex problems and ensuring the reliable performance of critical power systems. In this role, you'll support and improve the electrical infrastructure across the thermal and renewable generating sites we maintain, working with equipment such as transformers, generators, switchgear, breakers, protection systems, and other essential plant electrical assets. If you enjoy hands‑on engineering challenges, root cause analysis, and making informed decisions that improve asset reliability and safety, you'll thrive here.
Join a company that invests in innovation, values engineering excellence, and makes a direct impact on the communities we serve.
Be part of the team that keeps Nevada's lights on—and helps shape the future of energy.

Coordinates, implements, and oversees inspection, maintenance, and testing tasks to properly maintain and protect critical power plant electrical equipment, such as transformers, turbine generators, motors, switchgear, and protective relays.

Guides the development of operating and maintenance standards to improve operating reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of generating facilities.

Responds to equipment failures to understand the problem, determine the best solution, and implement the fix. Provides engineering recommendations to improve the flexibility and resiliency of power plant components and systems.

Drives objectives and goals within the fleet.

Inspects and evaluates generating equipment and process conditions, and prepares forward projections of operating and maintenance requirements to optimize production.

Provides training of operating, maintenance, and engineering staff as needed for the power generation fleet.

understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to the position and company.

Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8 years of related experience with a professional engineering (PE) license. Demonstrated knowledge of major power plant components, controls, protection systems, root cause, and risk analysis.

Equipment and Applications: Proficiency with PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

General office environment. May require work near moving parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and near extreme heat. Some overnight travel required. Travel and work throughout Northern and Southern Nevada power plants required (including Ft. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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