Senior Construction Electrical Engineer

IS International Services

Lake Mary, FL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lake Mary, FL
POSTED
4 days ago

We are hiring a Senior Construction Electrical Engineer in the Orlando metro area. This role serves as the technical lead for electrical engineering support across construction and commissioning for Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and CHP power projects. The Senior Engineer provides expert guidance on electrical systems, oversees construction and commissioning activities, resolves complex site and design issues, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes. The role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project execution while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

·         Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership

·         Serve as the primary electrical technical authority for construction and commissioning, providing expert guidance across assigned projects.

·         Lead development, review, and approval of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning procedures; validate designs, analyses, and field execution for AC/DC systems.

·         Interpret and verify complex electrical documents, including drawings, protection schemes, wiring diagrams, load lists, and equipment data, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and company specifications.

·         Lead resolution of complex site and design issues, including protection, controls, integration, and commissioning challenges; support RCAs and corrective actions.

·         Provide authoritative technical direction to Site Managers, TFAs, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.

·         Oversee construction support planning, protection coordination studies, relay settings, short‑circuit analyses, and alignment with project schedules.

·         Review and approve technical submittals, PARs, bid evaluations, and major equipment acceptance through cross‑functional collaboration.

·         Mentor and develop engineers, promote best practices, drive standardization of electrical procedures, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering.

·         10+ years of experience supporting Gas Turbine, CCGT, or large power-generation electrical systems.

·         Deep experience with GT controls, excitation systems, relays and protection, high-voltage distribution equipment, and commissioning practices.

·         Experience with P6 or similar scheduling tools is desirable.

·         Strong understanding of ISO procedures, OSHA requirements, and power plant safety protocols.

·         Travel domestically/internationally up to 20–30% as required.

Benefits

Why Should You Apply?

·         Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

·         Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

·         Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

·         Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

·         Committed to quality products and services.

·         Great working environment and culture.

·         Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

About the Company

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IS International Services

IS International Services LLC (IS) is a uniquely qualified business providing engineering services and outsourced project support or personnel support. We offer both engineering and project consulting services.

On the engineering front we provide control system hardware, software design, along with I&C and electrical design services on a T&M or fixed price structure. We specialize in system integration including PLC and DCS programming with expertise in many different platforms. Our process experience ranges from power generation, power transmission, factory automation, to oil and gas process automation. Our low overhead structure allows us to deliver top notch engineering at very competitive pricing.

As a provider of high end engineering personnel, we specialize in both direct hire talent search and project consulting services. Our model is unique in that our recruiters, account managers, and executive management are all engineers. We have PMP certified project managers as well. This unique structure allows us to screen candidates to a higher degree of resolution which equates into fewer submissions of candidate to your hiring managers. This ensures you evaluate only qualified candidates instead of piles of resumes. The streamlined process empowers you to focus on your core business rather than searching for talent.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.is-international.com