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Conventional Generation Principal Engineer

Electric Power Engineers and Careers
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Overview:
We are designing the grid of the future!

As a Principal Conventional Thermal Generation Engineer at EPE, you will lead the design and integration of electrical systems for conventional thermal assets—gas turbines, reciprocating (RICE) engine-generator sets, and their balance of plant (BOP). You’ll deliver high-quality consulting services for simple/combined-cycle, cogeneration (CHP), and reciprocating engine plants while advancing EPE’s internal knowledge base and best practices.

Responsibilities:
How you can make an impact:
  • Develop AC Single Line Diagram (SLD), HV – MV design, grounding schemes; HV - MV power distribution design.
  • Selecting and specifying appropriate electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, and instrumentation, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards.
  • Oversee installation, FAT/SAT, start-up, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for turbine and engine plants.
  • Ensuring that all electrical work complies with relevant safety regulations and industry standards, such as those from the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Collaborating with mechanical, control, and other engineers to ensure the smooth integration of electrical systems with other plant components.
  • Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.
Qualifications:
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus) or Mechanical Engineering. Working knowledge of mechanical/controls aspects of turbines and RICE gensets is a plus
  • Professional Engineering License is required
  • 7 years of electrical design experience for gas turbine/cogeneration/reciprocating engine power plants.
  • 7 years with electrical systems in power generation or industrial facilities.
  • Experience with major OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines; Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN).
  • Experience with simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and reciprocating engine configurations.
Lead the change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location
: This position is remote US or Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:
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Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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