Principal Electrical Engineer-Genset

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Plano, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer - Genset to join their team. This is a hybrid role based out of their Plano, Texas location. For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated their commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Their range of products and services is tailored to meet customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Their culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and they promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, including at least six (6) years of experience with generator sets or genset-based power generation systems.
Experience with generator sets, paralleling systems, and protection design
Ability to review SLDs, wiring diagrams, protection coordination schemes
Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into engineering specifications
Experience coordinating UL certification activities and related U.S. regulatory compliance requirements, including permitting support where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center applications (non-export, microgrid, BESS integration)
Knowledge of IEEE 1547 and utility interconnection processes
Experience with UL2200, UL891, UL1558, UL508A
Experience with PMS / SCADA / control system integration
Experience with power system studies (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
Experience in FAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Engineering for Gas Engine Sets: Lead electrical engineering from requirement definition through quotation and detailed design for gas engine sets. Define electrical system architecture including generator, switchgear, protection, control panels, and auxiliary systems. Manage subsystem interfaces (engine, generator, controller, PMS, BESS) and ensure system integration and design consistency. Support FAT, commissioning (SAT), and troubleshooting including root cause analysis. Contribute to standardization of electrical design and modular configurations.
UL Certification and Compliance Leadership: Lead UL certification activities including coordination with NRTLs and certification strategy execution. Translate UL, NEC, and NFPA requirements into engineering specifications and design requirements. Prepare certification documentation and resolve technical issues to ensure compliance across design and testing phases. Integrate compliance and verification requirements into design deliverables and FAT/SAT processes. Interface with AHJs and support permitting activities.
Grid Interconnection and Utility Coordination Leadership: Develop and validate parallel operation strategies for multiple gas engine generator sets, including load sharing, stability, and operational control. Lead grid interconnection design at PCC, including synchronization and protection coordination. Define non-export/export control strategies and plant-level PMS integration with BESS and SCADA systems. Ensure compliance with IEEE 1547 and utility interconnection requirements, including coordination with utilities and consultants. Specify and validate protection schemes (relays, anti-islanding, breaker coordination). Support system performance validation under grid disturbances and commissioning activities.