{"id":9368,"date":"2026-08-17T20:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000000vwxpeam-sr-power-plant-electrical-engineer-houston-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T23:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T23:09:40","slug":"a1wcv000000vwxpeam-sr-power-plant-electrical-engineer-houston-texas","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000000vwxpeam-sr-power-plant-electrical-engineer-houston-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sr. Power Plant Electrical Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sr. Electrical Engineer (Power Plant)<\/p>\n<p> Houston, TX (Onsite, 50% travel to facilities\/sites)<\/p>\n<p> On-Site role, 6+ month Contract-to-Hire<\/p>\n<p> $65 &#8211; $85 per hour (Conversion Salary: $180K\u2013$190K)<\/p>\n<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE<\/h3>\n<p>Join a Fortune 500 Energy Client as a Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Plant) in Houston, TX. This contract-to-hire position is part of the Engineering &#038; Technical Services department within Operations and reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager. You will provide subject matter expertise in the design, maintenance, repair, and operation of a diverse power generation fleet\u2014including fossil fuel, peaking, wind, solar, and utility-scale battery systems. The role requires approximately 50% travel to generation and support facilities, and vendor sites. You will lead testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems, develop and implement test plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with safety and industry standards, and provide technical support and training to junior staff. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong background in electrical theory, power plant design, and high-voltage equipment, as well as excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, diverse environment and is committed to safety and quality.<\/p>\n<h3>WHAT YOU&#8217;LL DO<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide technical leadership during testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems in substations and power plants<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement test plans and procedures for electrical systems<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with corporate engineering, plant personnel, regional utility engineers, and contracted engineering firms on the design, implementation, and commissioning of complex electrical projects<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, including the use of appropriate PPE, fall protection, and arc flash clothing<\/li>\n<li>Offer technical support and training to junior technicians and staff<\/li>\n<li>Read, interpret, create, and revise power plant drawings, schematics, and diagrams<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical guidance in multi-year outage forecasting, maintenance and 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to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs; ability to use keyboard and computer for long intervals<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: Postgraduate degree in Engineering or related field<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: 10+ years of advanced experience in power generation and relay protection work<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: Successful completion of applicable trade school or military training<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: Intimate knowledge of SEL, Basler, GE, and Siemens relay protection equipment<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: Experience using ETAP for arc flash, load flow, and coordination studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WHAT&#8217;S IN IT FOR YOU<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 energy leader on a diverse and innovative power generation fleet<\/li>\n<li>Contract-to-hire pathway with competitive hourly pay and strong conversion salary<\/li>\n<li>Challenging, hands-on engineering work with significant responsibility and impact<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative, safety-focused, and supportive team 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