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Principal Consultant | Bioenergy & Biofuels
Brightsmith is partnered with an exciting VC-backed nuclear reactor company. They are innovating traditional power plant technology to deploy nuclear power quicker and cheaper.
The company are dual UK/US headquartered and they are now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the technical team in Houston, Texas .
They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide advanced technical and engineering problem-solving in support of nuclear plant operations. This position involves deep technical knowledge and on-site leadership in executing electrical and I&C system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning for power generation projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Deliver in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
- Provide technical consultation to identify and resolve equipment and system issues.
- Manage engineering tasks from concept through completion, ensuring proper configuration management.
- Apply engineering principles to assigned tasks, ensuring compliance with design criteria, codes, and standards.
- Conduct independent research, reviews, and analyses in support of technical programs.
- Recommend equipment, concepts, or techniques to improve performance, reduce costs, address design/material issues, or comply with updated codes and regulations.
- Provide engineering support for electrical and I&C systems, including high- and low-voltage power distribution, generator protection, control systems, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
- Interpret and validate design drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
- Evaluate vendor documents for electrical and I&C equipment and interface with OEMs.
- Support site construction teams with guidance on installation, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks.
- Ensure construction adheres to design specifications, safety codes (NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC procedures.
- Lead commissioning activities for electrical and I&C systems, including cold and hot loop checks, system energization, instrument calibration and functional checks and generator synchronization and protection relay testing
- Collaborate with start-up teams to verify proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5-10 years of experience in electrical and I&C roles within power generation, including at least 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants.
- Strong knowledge of rotating machinery, excitation systems, electrical protections, and advanced I&C logic for HRSG and turbine controls.
- Hands-on experience with OEM systems such as GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, and Emerson Ovation.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NETA.
- Proficiency in reading and troubleshooting P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
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Energy Technology, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation
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