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Blue Energy · 11 hours ago

Lead Electrical and I&C Engineer

Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Blue Energy is focused on revolutionizing energy production through innovative nuclear technology. The Lead Electrical and I&C Engineer will provide advanced technical support for nuclear plant operations, overseeing electrical and I&C system installation, testing, and troubleshooting on power generation projects.

Clean EnergyCleanTechNuclear

Responsibilities

Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs

Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems

Provide complete task management of engineering issues

Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles

Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications

Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of technical projects and programs

Recommend equipment, new concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design, or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes and regulations

Provide detailed engineering support for electrical and I&C systems including high-voltage/low-voltage power distribution, generator protection, control systems, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and field instrumentation

Interpret and validate design drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic

Evaluate vendor documents for electrical equipment, I&C devices, and control panels; interface with OEMs

Support site construction teams with technical guidance on equipment installation, cable routing, terminations, grounding, and loop checks

Ensure construction is in compliance with design specs, safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC), and QA/QC procedures

Lead commissioning planning and execution of electrical and I&C systems, including:

Cold and hot loop checks

System energization

Instrument calibration and functional checks

Generator synchronization and protection relay testing

Work with startup teams to validate proper operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG controls, and balance-of-plant systems

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringInstrumentationControl SystemsPower GenerationField ConstructionCommissioningNEC ComplianceOEM SystemsAnalytical SkillsProfessional Engineer RegistrationProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of experience in electrical and I&C roles within power generation, with at least 5 years in field construction/commissioning of gas turbine or combined cycle plants

Deep familiarity with rotating machinery, excitation systems, electrical protections, and advanced I&C logic for HRSG and turbine controls

Strong experience working with OEM systems (GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, Emerson Ovation, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, and relevant standards

Ability to read and troubleshoot P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics