Senior Electrical Engineer – Simple Cycle

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer – Simple Cycle role is an onsite position at the Smarr Energy Facility in Forsyth, GA. The stated salary is $127,920–$159,900 per year. The role supports Oglethorpe Power’s new 1,500 MW combined-cycle facility through development, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation. The engineer provides electrical oversight during construction and commissioning, coordinating with project partners and reviewing design, equipment, and testing. After commissioning, the role transitions to lead plant electrical engineering responsibilities, supporting reliable plant operation and compliance.

What you'll do

• Oversee electrical engineering during construction and commissioning
• review drawings, specifications, work packages, installation plans, and delivery schedules
• monitor equipment manufacturing and deliveries
• coordinate with OEMs, contractors, the Owner’s Engineer, and management
• report on schedule and budget
• review inspection, testing, and commissioning
• support NERC/SERC compliance
• after commissioning, plan generator outages, support electrical system design and control selection, conduct inspections and modifications, analyze performance, and support plant leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical engineer

simple cycle

combined-cycle power plant

electrical engineering

natural gas facility

forsyth ga

oglethorpe power corporation

$127,920–$159,900/year

plant commissioning

nerc/serc compliance

up to 10% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Travel of up to 10% is stated. The role transitions to lead plant electrical engineering after commissioning.

About the employer

Oglethorpe Power Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.