Electrical Power Engineer 2026-268

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Start Date: August, 2026
Assignment Length: 2 years

Experience Required: 4 years

Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering; or Electrical Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) 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 located just south of Salt Lake City, Utah, who is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer to join them on a 2 year contract to support the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems. This role provides electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation.

The work schedule for this role is 7-on/7-off rotation with 12-hour shifts. Tuesday handovers at 11:30 AM; all other shifts are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM.

Your Role:

• Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases
• Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems, and protection relays and control systems
• Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization
• Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification)
• Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification
• Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness
• Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements
• Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages
• Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover
• Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools
• Mentor and support development of junior engineers

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of:
  • Electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators)
  • Electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems
  • Commissioning, testing, and startup processes
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger)
• Understanding of:
  • Protection coordination and arc flash analysis
  • Grid integration and energy storage systems
  • DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited), or
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing
• Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems
• Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-268 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title and Job 2026-268.