Electrical Engineer – Hydro Plants
The Planet Group · theplanetgroup.com
Rancho CordovaSenior5+ yrsContract
The job in short
Hydro plant electrical engineering.
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-09-08
- Location as listed
- Rancho Cordova, California, US
- Role
- Electrical / Electronics Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
JOB DETAILS
Client Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants
Duration: 1 year Contract to hire
Locations: Rancho Cordova, CA Onsite
Pay Rate: $65/hr. - $70/hr.
Position Summary
• Function in an engineering capacity.
• Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades to existing hydroelectric generating plants.
• With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continue building technical knowledge to develop concepts and approaches to increasingly complex engineering problems.
Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hydro 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.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• PE license preferred.
Responsibilities
• Develop knowledge and provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and engineering policies.
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and engineering disciplines.
• Independently apply technical knowledge and comply with established quality programs and standards related 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, analysis, and problem-solving methods.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level team members to support project execution and team development.
• Review lower-level engineering work and assignments.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple-discipline activities, and/or serve as the responsible engineer for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identifying key client interests, requirements, and project drivers.
• Design complete projects of moderate complexity or support multiple projects involving complex technical challenges.
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• PE license preferred.
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