What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer – On-Site Engineering (Gas & Nuclear Power Plant Construction) position at Fermi America?
Description
About the Role
Fermi America is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to support on-site execution for gas-fired power plant construction. This role is part of a small engineering team that actively reviews designs, identifies practical improvements, prevents avoidable mistakes, and oversees progress in the field.
The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with deep construction experience—someone who knows what “right” looks like in the field and is willing to challenge flawed assumptions. Nuclear experience is a plus, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
About the Role
Fermi America is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to support on-site execution for gas-fired power plant construction. This role is part of a small engineering team that actively reviews designs, identifies practical improvements, prevents avoidable mistakes, and oversees progress in the field.
The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with deep construction experience—someone who knows what “right” looks like in the field and is willing to challenge flawed assumptions. Nuclear experience is a plus, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Review electrical designs and installation plans for constructability and field execution readiness
- Identify opportunities for improvement (layout, routing, access, sequencing, maintainability)
- Call out inconsistencies or “paper designs” that won’t work in the field
- Oversee and support execution of:
- MV/HV systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs
- cable tray/conduit installations, grounding, lighting, auxiliary power
- Coordinate with EPC/subcontractors on RFIs, field changes, punch lists, and issue resolution
- Participate in walkdowns, inspections, energization readiness reviews, and turnover planning
- Track progress and ensure construction activities support commissioning sequence and schedule
- Support verification of testing documentation (as-built readiness, electrical test plans, QC records)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 years electrical engineering experience in industrial or power construction environments
- Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and field execution workflows
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical clarity with contractors and multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Gas plant electrical scope experience (including grid/substation interfaces)
- Familiarity with commissioning / energization readiness
- Nuclear experience (especially disciplined design review and QA standards)