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Description

Electrical Engineer - Power Innovation
12-Month Contract | Onsite | 7-On / 7-Off Rotating Schedule
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer - Power Innovation for an onsite commissioning opportunity in Bowling Green, Ohio. This field-based role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems, providing electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and final system turnover.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Electrical Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support for electrical testing, verification, troubleshooting, energization, and system turnover. This position works directly with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, Operations, and vendor teams to ensure electrical systems are properly tested, documented, integrated, and ready for operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide electrical engineering support throughout commissioning, startup, and system turnover
Lead and support testing, verification, and troubleshooting of switchgear, transformers, generators, protection relays, and control systems
Validate short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash studies against as-built conditions before energization
Execute and oversee insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, and functional verification
Support loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification during pre-commissioning
Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU activities
Provide direct field support for testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup
Support BESS and power generation system integration, testing, and performance validation
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and applicable safety requirements
Develop and maintain ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages
Identify, track, and drive punch-list items through resolution before system handover
Coordinate with equipment vendors during installation, testing, and commissioning
Support continuous improvement and standardized commissioning processes
Mentor and support junior engineers
SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
12-Hour Day Shifts - 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Seven Days On / Seven Days Off
Occasional Night and Holiday Shiftwork
Fully Onsite in Bowling Green, Ohio
Field-Based Construction, Commissioning & Startup Environment
Work may include extreme temperatures, loud areas, confined spaces, and elevated work areas

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology REQUIRED
Minimum 4 Years of Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Commissioning Experience in Power Generation, Industrial, or Related Industries REQUIRED
Working Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems and Equipment Including Switchgear, Transformers, and Generators REQUIRED
Working Knowledge of Electrical Drawings, One-Line Diagrams, and Control Systems REQUIRED
Commissioning, Testing, and Startup Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Work in a Field-Based Industrial Construction and Commissioning Environment REQUIRED
Ability to Work 12-Hour, 7-On / 7-Off Rotating Shifts REQUIRED
Ability to Work Occasional Nights and Holidays REQUIRED
Power System Analysis Tool Experience such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or Similar Preferred
Protection Relay Testing and Electrical Test Equipment Experience such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger Preferred
Protection Coordination and Arc-Flash Analysis Experience Preferred
FAT/SAT and System Turnover Experience Preferred
BESS, Power Generation, Data Center, or Energy Storage Experience Preferred
DCS/SCADA Electrical Integration Experience Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Actively Pursuing P.E. Preferred
ABET-Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred
Not ready to apply? Many experienced electrical engineers prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.