Senior Power Engineer – Contract

Senior Power Engineer – Contract 2026-206

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Start Date: March 2026
Assignment Length: 6 months

Experience Required: 15+ years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, plus Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing engineering firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer with experience leading power systems projects. This would be a 6 month contract assignment, with potential extension or direct hire.

Your Role:

As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance, as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services.

Proactively interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for projects and processes
Perform sophisticated tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and unusual complexity
Participate in development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (e.g. electrical area classification, grounding design)
Interpret technological aspects of business and coordinate with management to assure success
Deliver and advise on technical presentations to management and/or external bodies and publications
Represent the Company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer
Develop innovative services, technologies, processes or products that address current and future customer needs
Develop strategies for highly visible or risky projects that have significant business impact
Influence business and/or industry trends that impact business
Collaborate with Company teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
Champion processes and safety standards
Handle resource requirements and return on investment
Lead initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination)
Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and Company safety policies
Oversee the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives.
Diagnose complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers.
Design and implement robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment.
Conducts in-depth power system analyses, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies.