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Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI ยท On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects ...

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI ยท On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects ...

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Knoxville, TN ยท On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

GIG South / Generation Industrial & Government The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility or power generation or renewable energy industry and be capable ...

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Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Design and engineer 3-phase electrical power systems, including 480 VAC and medium-voltage applications * Develop, review, and modify electrical design documents using AutoCAD Electrical (preferred ...

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How much do on call electrical power engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call electrical power engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Electrical Power Engineer vs Electrical Maintenance Technician?

AspectOn Call Electrical Power EngineerElectrical Maintenance Technician
CredentialsElectrical Engineering degree, relevant certificationsTechnical diploma or certification in electrical maintenance
Work EnvironmentPower plants, industrial facilities, energy sectorsFactories, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings
Job FocusMonitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical power systemsPerforming repairs, routine maintenance, and installations
Work HoursOn-call shifts, often irregular hoursRegular shifts, with some overtime

The On Call Electrical Power Engineer primarily oversees electrical power systems, ensuring reliable operation in energy facilities, often working on-call. In contrast, Electrical Maintenance Technicians focus on routine repairs and maintenance within various industrial settings. Both roles require electrical knowledge but differ in scope, environment, and responsibilities.

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Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Mesa Associates Inc.

Knoxville, TN โ€ข Hybrid

$95K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

GIG South / Generation Industrial & Government

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility or power generation or renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for both small and large power generation design projects as well as acting in the ownerโ€™s engineer role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead technical proposal efforts in support of the project manager. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.ย 

Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years experience in electrical power generation design
  • Design experience with coal, hydro, simple cycle and combined cycle power plants.
  • Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired.
  • Experience with power systems analysis software like ETAP/SKM a plus.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required.
  • Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, relay protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting, arc flash, instrumentation, etc. are desired.
  • Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
  • Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers.
  • Position will include an expectation of less than 15% travel for on-site meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits to investigate site conditions or in support of proposal efforts.

Position Location

The selected candidate is ideally located, or willing to relocate to the following locations:

Knoxville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA; Hybrid/Remote eligibility dependent on candidate

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our โ€œmesainc.comโ€ domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.

Notice to External Search Firms:Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.