Remote Electrical Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a remote, direct hire opportunity with our client. Overview: Electrical Engineer looking to take on complex, meaningful design work that drives the future of power generation. Our client is expanding, and we’re looking for Electrical Engineers with experience in combined cycle power plants to join their consulting engineering practice. What You’ll Do:
- Develop electrical designs for combined cycle and simple cycle power plants, including new generation and modernization projects.
- Produce and review deliverables such as one-lines, protection schemes, equipment specifications, grounding/lighting design, cable sizing, load studies, and construction packages.
- Coordinate across disciplines (I&C, mechanical, civil/structural) to ensure integrated, high quality engineering solutions.
- Support clients throughout the project lifecycle—including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, procurement, and commissioning.
- Interface with utility and plant stakeholders on technical issues, permitting requirements, and project milestones.
What We’re Looking For:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in power plant environments, with clear expertise in combined cycle facilities.
- Strong understanding of:
- Medium and low voltage distribution
- Protective relaying & coordination
- Generator interconnection requirements
- NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and utility standards
- Single Line diagrams
- Cable selection/specification
- MV and LV switchgear specification
- ETAP experience, including grounding and underground duct banks.
- Protective relay selection and design schemes
- Grounding
- Experience working in a consulting or EPC engineering environment.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and communicate effectively with team.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Apply To This Job