About this opportunity
GAS GLOBAL SERVICES lists this Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants opportunity in rancho cordova, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Engineer – Hydro Plants
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Anticipated Start Date
October 5, 2026
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support modifications and upgrades for existing hydroelectric generating plants. The role involves developing complex engineering deliverables, performing advanced engineering analyses and calculations, coordinating project activities, and providing technical guidance to project teams. The ideal candidate has strong power generation experience and the ability to independently manage technical, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Job Description
Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades on existing hydroelectric generating plants
With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses
Continue building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems
Continue developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies
Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
Independently apply knowledge and comply with the company quality program relative to assigned tasks
Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to problems and methods
Actively delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level team members to develop depth of project execution staff
Review lower-level engineering work or assignments
Be responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams, coordinating multiple discipline activity, and serving as the responsible charge for a project
Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on low- to moderately complex projects
May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on complex technical challenges
Skills Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in hydroelectric or fossil power generation plant design
Familiarity with NFPA 70
Familiarity with California Electrical Code
Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP is a plus
Proficiency with Bluebeam
Ability to apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses
Strong project coordination and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Ability to provide technical guidance and review the work of lower-level engineers
Ability to coordinate with internal and external project team members
Ability to lead production teams and/or coordinate multiple disciplines as needed
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Education/Training/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program
Additional Requirements
Minimum 5 years of related work experience
PE License preferred
Travel Requirement: Up to 20%
GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
rancho cordova, CA, 95741, US
Who can apply
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