Mitsubishi Power Americas · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Construction Electrical
Mitsubishi Power Americas is redefining power generation and energy storage to support the world's energy transition. The Senior Construction Electrical Engineer serves as the technical lead for electrical engineering activities, overseeing construction and commissioning processes for various power generation projects while ensuring compliance with standards and codes.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning across assigned projects
Lead development, review, and approval of complex electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures
Provide expert interpretation of single-line diagrams, schematics, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data
Perform high-level analysis of AC/DC systems and validate design basis for field execution
Conduct advanced design, document, and configuration verification to ensure complete and accurate electrical deliverables
Ensure that designs and field installations comply with all applicable codes, standards, and Mitsubishi specifications
Lead resolution of high-complexity site issues, including major construction deviations, electrical protection problems, turbine control malfunctions, and integration/interface issues
Provide authoritative guidance to Field TFAs, Site Managers, and contractors in resolving electrical, instrumentation, controls, and power distribution problems
Support root-cause investigations (RCAs) and develop permanent corrective actions
Lead or support protection coordination studies, relay setting reviews, and short-circuit analysis
Oversee construction support planning for multiple systems, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule and commissioning sequence
Review and provide final approval for PARs (Project Action Requests); ensure issues are resolved through cross-functional coordination (Quality, Design, Process, Supply Chain)
Lead bid evaluations, technical specification reviews, and major equipment acceptance
Ensure strong communication and collaboration between Engineering, Site Teams, Vendors, and corporate functions
Mentor Level II/III engineers; provide coaching, technical review, and technical skill development
Promote best practices for construction and commissioning across the organization
Drive standardization of electrical procedures, checklists, and commissioning protocols
Champion a team culture of openness, safety, quality, technical rigor, and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering
10–15 years of experience supporting Gas Turbine, CCGT, or large power-generation electrical systems
Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays and protection, high-voltage distribution equipment, and commissioning practices
Strong understanding of ISO procedures, OSHA requirements, and power plant safety protocols
Travel domestically/internationally up to 20–30% as required
Preferred
Experience with P6 or similar scheduling tools is desirable
Benefits
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Company
Mitsubishi Power Americas
Mitsubishi Power Americas leads the industry in power generation and energy storage solutions.
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