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

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