Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Kimmel & Associates

. Diagnose plant electrical events using relay records, COMTRADE files, and plant reports; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on power generation, transmission, and distribution, including compliance with NERC standards and performing power system studies. Proficient in diagnosing electrical events, providing technical support, and conducting safety analyses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeNERC Compliance ExperiencePower System Studies Using ETAPProtective Relaying KnowledgeArc-Flash Hazard Analysis

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Hard Skills

Power System StudiesRelay Settings DevelopmentFault Location AnalysisShort-Circuit StudiesLoad-Flow StudiesCoordination StudiesArc-Flash StudiesRoot-Cause AnalysisElectrical Equipment TroubleshootingTechnical Review and Risk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

ETAPSKM Power ToolsEasyPowerCOMTRADE Files

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

NERC PRCNERC MODNERC FACElectrical SafetyMaintenance and ReliabilityUtility-Scale GenerationRenewable Generation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose plant electrical events using relay records, COMTRADE files, and plant reports; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
Provide technical support to operating sites during electrical events, including fault location and protective-relaying recommendations
Develop and review relay settings, protection upgrades, and third-party protection and control designs
Perform short-circuit, load-flow, coordination, and arc-flash studies using ETAP or similar software
Conduct arc-flash hazard analyses and support electrical safety and mitigation initiatives
Review switching, isolation, and LOTO procedures
Support maintenance and reliability programs for transformers, breakers, substations, and electrical distribution systems
Review equipment maintenance and testing results and provide recommendations
Support troubleshooting of transformers, relays, breakers, and other electrical equipment
Perform and support NERC PRC, MOD, and FAC compliance studies, testing, reporting, and audits
Support NERC RFIs, self-certifications, periodic data submissions, and regulatory audits
Provide electrical engineering input for new development and M&A activities, including technical reviews and operational risk assessments
Support root-cause analysis, risk assessment, engineering processes, procedures, and tools
Provide on-site support during outages and electrical events as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
4+ years of relevant experience in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
Utility-scale and renewable generation experience preferred
PE license preferred; candidates without a PE should have at least 5 years of practicing engineering experience
Working knowledge of system protection, arc flash, electrical safety, maintenance/reliability, and NERC compliance
Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, or similar software
Knowledge of protective relaying, relay settings, configuration, and event-record analysis
Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards, particularly PRC, MOD, and FAC requirements
Experience supporting NERC audits, RFIs, self-certifications, and regulatory submissions
Strong knowledge of power plant electrical equipment, controls, and protection systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of 7+ GW of wind, solar, and natural gas generation
Broad technical exposure across protection, reliability, electrical safety, NERC compliance, and power systems
Professional development and opportunities for technical growth
Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to directly support critical U.S. power-generation infrastructure and the transition toward a more sustainable energy future
Remote flexibility for the right candidate