Electrical Engineer II – Power Systems (DC Systems / Plant Electrical)
Experience Level: 3–6 Years
Industry: Utilities / Power Generation
Assignment Duration: 3 months up to 3 years Contract.
Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)
Client- Southern Company Services

Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer II supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of electrical power systems for utility and power generation facilities. This role assists in preparing and overseeing electrical designs, specifications, and documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA requirements, and regulatory obligations.

This assignment is specifically created to support DC system wiring and physical design, including equipment specification, inspections, acceptance testing, and checkout support at power generation facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Engineering
Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system designs, including:

Scope documents

Project schedules and budgets

Single-line diagrams

Elementary and wiring diagrams

Layouts and circuitry designs

Perform detail design for DC systems, including:

Battery systems

Battery chargers

Inverters

UPS systems

DC fuse panels

Support DC system wiring and physical design, equipment specifications, and design documentation

Compliance & Quality
Ensure designs comply with QA requirements, engineering standards, and federal, state, and local regulations

Apply knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards

Support inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities

Project Coordination & Leadership
Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters

Assist in scheduling and coordinating design activities to meet cost and schedule objectives

Communicate effectively with:

Plant staff

Design engineering teams

Vendors and contractors

Support checkout and startup activities when required

Required Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

3–6 years of related electrical engineering experience

Experience with detail design of DC electrical systems, including:

Battery systems

Chargers

Inverters

UPS

DC fuse panels

7+ years of experience using:

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

CAD Overlay

Ability to prepare single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with minimal oversight

Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, preferably in power plant electrical systems

Experience coordinating and scheduling design work to meet cost and schedule objectives

High level of initiative with strong planning and organizational skills

Ability to handle large power generation projects with limited supervision

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships

Preferred Qualifications
Power plant or fossil-fired generation experience

Experience supporting DC systems in utility or industrial facilities

Field experience including inspections and commissioning support

Work Environment & Travel
Hybrid work arrangement:

Onsite at the Energy Center

Remote work as needed

Travel required to power plants.

Participation in meetings, inspections, and field support activities