Senior Electrical and I&C Engineer

Blue Energy • Chevy Chase, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical and I&C Engineer to perform advanced technical/ engineering problem solving in support of nuclear plant operations. This role requires in-depth technical knowledge and on-site leadership in executing electrical and I&C system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and handover on power generation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in electrical and I&C roles within power generation, with at least 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants.
• Deep familiarity with rotating machinery, excitation systems, electrical protections, and advanced I&C logic for HRSG and turbine controls.
• Strong experience working with OEM systems (GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, Emerson Ovation, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, and relevant standards.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Advanced technical degree.
• Professional Engineer Registration Highly Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Provide complete task management of engineering issues.
• Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles.
• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
• Recommend equipment, new concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design, or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes and regulations.
• Provide detailed engineering support for electrical and I&C systems including high-voltage/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 equipment, I&C devices, and control panels; interface with OEMs.
• Support site construction teams with technical guidance on equipment installation, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks.
• Ensure construction is in compliance with design specs, safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC procedures.
• Lead commissioning planning and execution of 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.
• Work with startup teams to validate proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree