Senior Electrical Engineer – Fossil Generation
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Industry: Power Generation (Fossil-Fired Plants)
Location- Birmingham, AL

Client- Southern Company Services

Contract- 3 Years

Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer supports and oversees electrical power system design activities for fossil-fired generating plants. This role provides technical leadership, ensures regulatory and QA compliance, and manages multiple design efforts simultaneously.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in power plant electrical system design, strong project coordination skills, and the ability to independently lead large-scale engineering efforts with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Power System Design
Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system design activities
Develop and review:
Scope documents
Project schedules and budgets
Single-line diagrams
Elementary and wiring diagrams
Layout and circuitry designs
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, QA requirements, and federal/state/local regulations
Technical Leadership
Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters
Review design details, drawings, and engineering calculations
Support checkout and startup of systems as needed
Serve as a technical resource across engineering disciplines
Project Coordination
Schedule and coordinate engineering projects to meet cost and timeline objectives
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Make independent engineering decisions with appropriate consultation with management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate effectively with plant operations, maintenance, vendors, and other engineering disciplines
Build effective working relationships with plant staff and external partners
Support large-scale design efforts at fossil-fired generating facilities
Required Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 10 years of related experience
Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, preferably in:
Fossil-fired power plant electrical systems
Experience providing technical direction in preparation of:
Design details
Drawings
Calculations
Experience coordinating projects to meet cost and schedule targets
Proficiency with applicable codes, QA standards, and regulatory requirements
Ability to work independently on large projects with limited supervision
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay
Prior experience in fossil-fired generation environments
Demonstrated initiative and strong organizational skills
Core Competencies
Power plant electrical system expertise
Regulatory and QA compliance
Multi-project management
Independent decision-making
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills