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Waga Energy · 3 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Waga Energy is committed to driving a sustainable energy transition through innovative technologies. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems for the WAGABOX® projects, ensuring high-quality renewable natural gas plants are delivered across the US.

EnergyMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for all electrical, instrumentation, and automation (EIA) aspects of assigned WAGABOX® projects

Mentor and support junior engineers and serve as a knowledge resource for electrical design and best practices

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Waga Energy’s EIA engineering standards and roadmap

Lead or support the development and review of electrical design deliverables in collaboration with external engineering firms, ensuring adherence to internal standards as well as all applicable codes, regulations, and industry best practices

Participate in detailed design reviews for medium/low voltage systems, grounding and bonding systems, instrumentation, and control system architecture

Support the development of electrical interconnection packages for utility tie-ins, generator interfaces, and load distribution systems

Perform system-level functional analyses to ensure safety, reliability, and ease of operation

Define hardware architecture and contribute to the specification of control panels, VFDs, instrumentation, and SCADA/PLC systems

Specify, evaluate, and procure electrical and instrumentation equipment, including vendor selection and cost optimization

Prepare technical documentation to support permitting, construction, and commissioning phases

Travel to supplier facilities and project sites to supervise electrical equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing

Support on-site construction teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and electrical safety standards

Lead or assist in the inspection and acceptance of delivered electrical and automation equipment

Plan and execute instrumentation and electrical functional tests, including power distribution checks, loop checks, and interlock verifications

Conduct and document communication and control systems testing, including SCADA, PLC, and remote monitoring system functionality

Prepare and execute Elements Important to Safety (EIS) test procedures in coordination with HSE and commissioning teams

Develop and maintain operating documents, electrical drawings, and commissioning records for each site

Participate in plant commissioning activities

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams post-commissioning to troubleshoot EIA-related issues and optimize plant performance

Monitor electrical system performance and contribute to root cause analysis for system failures or anomalies

Provide remote and on-site technical support for planned and corrective maintenance activities

Qualification

Electrical engineeringElectrical systems designControl systems engineeringIndustrial automationProject lifecycle managementIndustrial instrumentationSystem integrationTechnical documentationFrench languageLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Minimum of 7 years of previous experience in an electrical engineer role managing or supporting full project lifecycles from FEED to commissioning and operations within the oil and gas industry or a closely related industry

Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and maintenance including electrical power distribution, transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, motor control & drives, and power quality & reliability

Strong knowledge of electrical and control systems engineering principles to control systems for monitoring plant operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining optimal plant performance

Strong knowledge of applicable US electrical and instrumentation standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA)

Strong commitment to electrical safety, familiarity with risk assessments, and application of safe work practices in industrial settings

Technical skills in process engineering (P&ID, PFD, Hazop, functional analysis, etc.) and mechanical engineering (piping, pressure vessels, etc.)

Technical skills in industrial instrumentation systems including instrument selection & calibration, gas quality monitoring instrumentation, control loops, and feedback systems

Technical skills in industrial automation and control systems including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic control (PLC) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and sensor integration

Technical skills in system integration and communication including the integration of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, communication protocols, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS)

Experience with common industrial control platforms such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric systems

Hands-on experience with site commissioning, equipment installation, and field troubleshooting of EIA systems

Leadership and communication skills including demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships as well as the ability to prepare technical documentation and lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to accommodate +/- 30% domestic (US) travel time (including overnight stays)

Some international travel may also be required

Preferred

Master's degree in electrical engineering

French language skills

Benefits

20 days of paid time off

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k plan with company matching contributions

Company

Waga Energy

Waga Energy upgrades landfill gas into grid-compliant Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane”.

Founded in 2015

Meylan, Rhone-Alpes, FRA

201-500 employees

http://waga-energy.com/

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