Electrical Engineer

NRG Energy, Inc. • Princeton, NJ • 2h ago

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Job Summary

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the support of maintenance, repair, and operation of NRG's generation fleet. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical theory, power plant design and maintenance, and the ability to work with complex testing equipment in and around medium and high voltage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant electrical maintenance and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This role will provide support to multiple @types of power generation ranging from traditional base load fossil fuel, simple and combined cycle peaking, wind, solar, and utility scale battery systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

Ability to perform, or provide technical leadership during the performance of, testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems in electrical substations and power plants.

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of test plans and procedures.

Collaborate with corporate engineering, plant personnel, regional utility engineers, and contracted engineering firms in the design, implementation, and commissioning of complex electrical projects.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Provide technical support and training to junior technicians.

Ability to read, interpret, create, and revise power plant drawings, schematics and diagrams

Provide technical guidance, support and insight in multi-year outage forecasting, maintenance and upgrade prioritization, and budgetary development

Willingness to provide around the clock emergency support, as needed, including video and teleconferencing, and emergency travel throughout the US.

Strong understanding of electrical theory including experience with generators, switchgear, excitation equipment, protective relays, breakers and transformers.

Knowledge and experience safely working with energized equipment up to 13.8kV

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work environment with office opportunities in either, Houston, Pittsburgh or Princeton along with NRG Plant locations in the Midwest, East and Texas.

Open office environment when in office; ability to work in Field or in plants.

Occasional work in harsh, dirty, and loud environments, at times in extreme weather, for extended hours.

Wearing of appropriate PPE, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash clothing where required

Approximately 30% travel to generation facilities, support facilities, and vendor sites.

Minimum Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, or related degree field

Five (5) years of relevant experience in Power Generation or related industry

Preferred Qualifications

10 yrs experience in power generation performing advance electrical and relay protection work

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional KSAs

Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills

Thorough understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Confidence speaking in front of a group, including development and delivery of technical presentations

Good writing skills

Desire to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements .

Physical Requirements

Demand

Frequency

Ability to work in office, plant and field environments.

Constant

Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.

Constant

Ability to walk around plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, lifting to 50lbs, and walking.

Constant

The base salary range for this position is: $98,480 - 162,480 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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