Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

CAM Integrated Solutions LLC•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and technical leadership of electrical systems for power generation projects, including combined cycle, simple cycle, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role leads electrical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design through commissioning and performance validation—ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality system delivery. The position requires deep expertise in power plant electrical systems, grid interconnection, and energy storage integration, with a strong focus on execution, code compliance, and constructability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience in power generation or energy infrastructure projects.
Direct experience in combined cycle and/or simple cycle power plants
Direct experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) design, integration, or deployment
Proven experience supporting at least one full project lifecycle (design through commissioning).
Strong expertise in power system design and grid interconnection
Strong expertise in electrical protection systems and coordination
Strong expertise in MV/HV equipment and substation design
Experience with BESS technologies, including battery systems (Li-ion preferred) and PCS/inverters and EMS platforms
Familiarity with analytical tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or similar
Working knowledge of EPC project execution practices.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with hybrid plant configurations (gas + storage, renewables + storage).
Familiarity with market participation and dispatch optimization for BESS.
Experience in EPC project deliveries.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and engineering of electrical systems, including power generation systems (generators, excitation, synchronization), medium- and high-voltage systems (switchgear, substations, transformers), electrical distribution systems (LV/MV), protection and control systems, and grid interconnection and transmission interfaces.
Lead integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including battery systems, PCS (power conversion systems), and EMS (energy management systems), and interconnection, protection coordination, and controls integration.
Serve as electrical engineering lead for assigned projects.
Interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, and major equipment suppliers.
Lead technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes.
Review and approve vendor drawings, relay settings, and system designs.
Act as the primary electrical engineering interface to project leadership.
Support all phases of project development: conceptual design and feasibility studies, FEED and system definition, detailed engineering and design review, construction support and field issue resolution, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
Ensure design intent is maintained and achieved through execution.
Lead electrical design for BESS integration into power plants and hybrid systems.
Ensure compliance with grid interconnection requirements and standards (utility and ISO/RTO).
Support modeling and studies such as load flow and short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and dynamic and transient stability (as applicable).
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including IEEE, NFPA, NESC, NEC, IEC, ISO, and utility and interconnection requirements.
Interface with Mechanical, Civil, and I&C engineering teams.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve plant performance and maintainability.
Support construction activities, including participation in constructability reviews and installation planning, responding to request for information, and field troubleshooting.
Support commissioning, testing, and performance validation activities.