Conventional Generation Principal Engineer
Electric Power Engineers (EPE)Austin, Texas, United States
Posted August 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a leading provider of grid reliability and resiliency services, specializing in utility engineering, transmission planning, and renewable energy solutions. With over 50 years of experience, EPE offers comprehensive services including grid analytics, digitalization, and innovative software partnerships to address complex engineering challenges. Committed to designing the future grid, EPE's team focuses on client-centric solutions, ensuring reliability, compliance, and visibility into evolving grid complexities.
Job Description
EPE is seeking a Senior Conventional Thermal Generation Engineer to lead the design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems for conventional thermal assets. This role involves providing consulting services for gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and power plant technology while advancing EPE's knowledge base and best practices. The position requires strong communication and collaboration skills with various engineers and stakeholders.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus) or equivalent
- 10+ years of electrical design/consulting experience for gas turbine/cogeneration and/or reciprocating engine power plants
- 10+ years with electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities
- Hands-on experience with major OEMs (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN)
- Familiarity with simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine configurations
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 401K, up to a 4% match
- Work with industry leaders
- Travel
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
