Electrical Engineer

Brief Description

The

Electrical Engineer

is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical and control systems at the Keystone Generating Station. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on support across operations, maintenance, and technical services, working closely with vendors and a unionized workforce to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance plant performance.

The Electrical Engineer will service (2) power plants in Shelocta and New Florence, Pennsylvania. The

Conemaugh Generating Station

is an 1,872 MW baseload coal-powered plant. The

Keystone Generating Station

is a 1.71-gigawatt (1,711 MW), coal power plant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Serve as the Area Leader for station electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

- Troubleshoot and implement modifications to control systems and electrical infrastructure.

- Mentor and train maintenance and operations staff on electrical systems and safety protocols.

- Maintain and update station electrical control drawings and documentation.

- Interface with substation operators and external contractors to resolve equipment and operational issues.

- Lead or support the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of electrical and control projects.

- Ensure availability of critical spare parts and support procurement of new equipment.

- Collaborate with environmental staff to ensure compliance with monitoring and regulatory requirements.

- Support the development of technical instructions, operating procedures, and system descriptions.

- Maintain compliance with NERC CIP, NRC, and cybersecurity standards.

- Serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for nuclear density gauges and coal analyzers (training provided if needed).

- Participate in outage support, diagnostics, and emergency response as needed.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. PE license preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 3 years of power plant experience (preferred), or - 5+ years in a related industrial electrical engineering role.

Strong Knowledge Of

- Power transformers, high-voltage switchgear, relays, MCCs, and battery systems.

- Protective relays, CTs, PTs, and power distribution systems.

- Distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and control logic.

- Field instrumentation (flow, pressure, level transmitters, actuators, etc.).

- Familiarity with LOTO, confined space, and emergency response procedures.

- Understanding of NERC MOD-25, NERC-693, and cybersecurity principles.

- Ability to work in both office and plant environments, including around rotating equipment and hazardous materials.

- Willingness to work outside normal hours during outages or emergencies.

Summary

Working Conditions:

This a Mixed Work Environment That Combines Both Office And Plant Working Conditions At Two Power Plants Within 30 Miles Of Each Other And a Wide Range Of Noise Levels. Candidate Must Be Able To

- Wear required personal protection equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection harnesses, and other PPE as required.

- Work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

- Lift as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

- Work outside normal business hours as necessary to support forced and scheduled unit outages and in support of equipment diagnostics/troubleshooting.