Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Schenectady, NY (12-Month Contract)

Location:
Schenectady, NY (100% Onsite)

Duration:
12 Months

Education:
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced
Design Electrical Engineer
to support engineering, design, and application activities for Gas and Steam turbine generator projects. This role provides cross-functional technical leadership throughout design, installation, and commissioning cycles while ensuring compliance with global standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across application, design, installation, and contract implementation phases.
• Coordinate with sourcing, services, global engineering, requisition engineering, and external suppliers.
• Lead development and application of electrical MSD (Material Shipped Direct) equipment for new Gas/Steam turbine generator units.
• Partner with requisition management to streamline order-to-operation engineering cycles.
• Own and meet internal and customer on-time delivery milestones.
• Represent Generator & Electrical engineering in customer meetings (domestic & international).
• Drive requisition quality, technical accuracy, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assess, mitigate, and disposition equipment risks during factory build or installation.
• Interpret contract requirements, design practices, and ensure compliance with NEC/ANSI/IEEE/IEC standards.
• Maintain awareness of global codes, engineering tools, and best practices.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong experience in
  detailed engineering
  for
  Gas & Steam power plant
  projects.

Hands-on design experience with:

• Motor Control Centers (MCC)
• Battery systems & compartments
• 52G Generator Breaker
• Neutral grounding equipment
• Generator protection systems
• AC/DC panel boards & cabinets
• Electrical compartments
• Transformers
• Cable sizing & interconnections (NEC standards)
• Ability to develop
  Single Line Diagrams
  and technical specifications.
• Experience reviewing supplier drawings, technical docs, and preparing deviation lists.
• Strong understanding of NEC, ANSI, IEEE, IEC standards.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple engineering teams.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
• Problem-solving and risk mitigation mindset