Senior Electrical Engineer - Combustion Turbine Fleet

Senior Electrical Engineer - Combustion Turbine FleetThe Senior Electrical Engineer serves as the enterprise technical lead for electrical infrastructure supporting Oglethorpe Power Corporation's (OPC) power generation fleet. This full-time role is responsible for long-term ownership, reliability, and lifecycle stewardship of critical power plant electrical systems across both new and existing facilities.The incumbent provides strategic engineering leadership that bridges engineering design, field execution, and ongoing plant maintenance, with hands-on involvement during planned and forced outages. This role ensures electrical systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout their operational life-from installation and commissioning through upgrades, troubleshooting, and end-of-life replacement.What You'll DoServe as the senior technical authority for electrical systems across OPC's power generation fleetProvide hands-on engineering support for the operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of critical electrical assets, including LV/MV/HV switchgear, MCCs, generators, excitation systems, GSUs, auxiliary transformers, bus duct, GCBs, and protection and control systemsLead and approve engineering design reviews, technical specifications, and drawings for electrical equipment procurement, upgrades, and replacementsAct as the primary electrical engineering resource during planned outages and forced events, supporting troubleshooting, restoration, and root-cause analysisOversee and support preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical testing, including fleet-wide NERC/SERC PRC and MOD compliance testingAnalyze complex test and diagnostic data to determine equipment condition and guide repair, refurbishment, or replacement decisionsProvide technical direction to plant personnel and contractors performing electrical maintenance, inspections, testing, and upgradesSupport the installation, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems at new and existing generation facilitiesDevelop, standardize, and continuously improve electrical preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including CMMS/Maximo strategiesSupport electrical retrofit and modification projects through technical review of drawings, specifications, engineering documentation, and vendor service agreementsLead engineering support for NERC Reliability Standards compliance, including applicable CIP, PRC, and MOD requirements and reportingWhat You BringEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology (BSEE strongly preferred)Strong working knowledge of power plant operations, performance, and electrical system economicsMinimum 10+ years of progressive experience in power generation, utilities, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environmentsDemonstrated expertise with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, protective devices, and electrical testingExperience leading equipment procurement, retrofit installations, capital projects, and outage executionProven background in preventive and predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and long-term asset managementProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not requiredValid driver's license meeting Oglethorpe Power's Driver Qualification Program requirementsSkills & KnowledgeStrong working knowledge of NERC compliance testing, specifically PRC and MOD standardsProficiency in electrical testing and diagnostics, including:Dielectric Hi-Pot testingInsulation Resistance (Megger) and Polarization IndexReactive load testingEnd-winding bump testingCore EL CID testingWedge tightness evaluation and stator mappingAbility to translate complex electrical engineering concepts into clear, actionable guidance for plant personnel and leadershipPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift and carry up to 75 poundsAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (SCBA, cartridge, and airline-supplied systems)Working ConditionsOffice and field-based work environmentExposure to industrial conditions, including:Noise, dust, oil, grease, and dirtExtreme temperatures and weather conditionsWork near or over waterConfined spaces and elevated work areasProximity to high-voltage electrical equipmentPhysically demanding positions (kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling)Travel & AvailabilityUp to 40% travel across OPC generation facilitiesPower plants operate 24/7; this role may require extended on-site presence during outages or critical eventsOn-call availability as needed to support incidents affecting plant operation, reliability, or compliance