Senior Electrical Engineer - Simple Cycle - Forsyth, GA

Oglethorpe Power Corporation•Forsyth, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in the development, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation of Oglethorpe Power's new 1,500 MW combined cycle facility. This position partners closely with project management, EPC contractors, OEMs, and plant leadership to ensure successful delivery of the project and will transition into the lead plant electrical engineering role following commercial operation.

Requirements

Strong ability to work independently while collaborating closely with plant and corporate leadership
Proven experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and contractors
Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Sound engineering judgment with strong business and analytical acumen
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEE preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience
At least 5 years of experience in an operating natural gas–fired combined cycle power plant
Demonstrated experience with planning, budgeting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and maintenance analysis
Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards and compliance expectations
Valid driver's license meeting Oglethorpe Power's Driver Qualification Program requirements

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Level II Thermographer and/or Level II Vibration Analyst certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering oversight during the construction and commissioning of a new natural gas–fired combined cycle facility
Review electrical design drawings, equipment specifications, work packages, installation plans, and delivery schedules
Monitor electrical equipment manufacturing and deliveries to support project schedule milestones
Coordinate with turbine/generator OEMs, EPC contractors, Owner's Engineer, and Oglethorpe Power management
Participate in project meetings and contribute to weekly and monthly reporting on schedule and budget performance
Review inspection, testing, and commissioning activities, culminating in plant startup
Support NERC/SERC compliance efforts, including technical evaluations, oversight of compliance work, evidence generation, and procedure development
Following commissioning, serve as the plant electrical engineer with responsibility for:
Planning and executing major generator outages
Electrical system design and control system selection
Electrical inspections and plant modifications
Performance analysis and project management
Providing technical, business, and administrative support to plant leadership and other Oglethorpe Power facilities as needed