What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at CAMS - Texas?
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electrical systems at the Merom Generating Station, a 1,080 MW coal-fired power generation facility. This role provides technical leadership across operations, maintenance, and engineering functions to improve equipment reliability, optimize plant performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.
The Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical resource for plant electrical systems, partnering with operations personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement system improvements, and support capital and maintenance projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead and equipment owner for plant electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
- Develop, implement, and support electrical system modifications to improve safety, reliability, and performance.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
- Update electrical drawings, system descriptions, and related technical records as needed.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and utility/substation personnel to support equipment maintenance and operational needs.
- Lead or support the design, testing, commissioning, and documentation of plant electrical projects.
- Support equipment reliability initiatives, root cause analyses, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Assist with spare parts management, equipment selection, procurement activities, and lifecycle planning.
- Support environmental compliance initiatives and monitoring systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable NERC, cybersecurity, and plant operating requirements.
- Provide technical and planning support during planned outages, forced outages, startup activities, and emergency response situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of power generation experience preferred; equivalent industrial electrical engineering experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power systems and industrial controls.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control logic, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with union employees, contractors, vendors, and plant leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in power generation, heavy industrial manufacturing, refining, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.
- Experience supporting coal-fired, gas-fired, or other utility-scale power generation facilities.
Technical Knowledge
Experience with the following is preferred:
- Power transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), batteries, and power distribution systems.
- Protective relays, current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), and electrical protection schemes.
- Low and Medium Voltage VFDs
- Electrical system studies, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and industrial safety practices.
- NERC reliability standards and power industry compliance programs.
Working Conditions
This position is based at operating power generation facilities and requires a blend of office and field work. The Electrical Engineer will routinely work in industrial environments around energized equipment, rotating machinery, elevated work areas, and varying weather conditions.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection, and other PPE as required.
- Work safely around energized electrical equipment, hazardous materials, chemicals, and industrial machinery.
- Lift and carry materials or equipment as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
- Work outside normal business hours to support scheduled outages, forced outages, troubleshooting activities, and emergency situations.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.
This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health InsuranceSalary : $90,000 - $165,000