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Beacon Technologies

Location:
United States, Madison

Category:
Energy

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Job Description:

Beacon Technologies is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer for our client partner. Provide electrical and controls engineering support and project management for both capital and operations and maintenance projects at power generation facilities. This position is located onsite in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinates with internal and external entities to acquire project scope, schedule, and budget information during project development through project implementation
Develops and performs tests designed to acquire data on power plant equipment. Analyzes test results, submits reports detailing the results, and makes recommendations for internal review and approval
Provide information to outside consultants requesting equipment data to perform power studies for other Departments
Perform or hire outside consultants to perform load flow, arc flash, coordination, and protective settings for generation facilities
Assist operations when performing switching operations to move load or de-energize buses or equipment
Interface with American Transmission Company to coordinate protective settings, generator testing and ratings
Maintain compliance with applicable NERC standards for generation facilities
Identifies the need for upgrades and improvements to plan electrical and process control systems, applications, and network Digital Control System devices
Provides engineering support and project management necessary for completion of capital projects, including project development, technology research, cost estimation, scope identification, bid evaluation, contractor coordination, documentation control, and equipment commissioning
Provides troubleshooting skills and techniques needed to assess, pinpoint, and correct operating problems encountered with plant equipment as well as technical support required to resolve equipment maintenance problems
Communicates and coordinates effectively with Information Technology (IT) (e.g., IT Technical Services, Security, Databases, and Applications) as needed for new control devices, replacements of obsolete devices, hardware lease replacements, software licensing, software patching, and version control of existing device software
Conducts studies and tests on process controls equipment, including commissioning, tuning, and testing of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) functional logic and Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen functionality
Coordinates training of Energy Production personnel on new control systems and electrical equipment
Leads/assists in root cause analysis of plant component failures
Assists as assigned in power generation facility regulatory compliance tasks
Locates, maintains, and updates documents which include drawings, manuals, and instructions
Maintains and improves documentation control and change management standards for process control systems, applications, and network control devices.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited four-year university
Valid driver's license
Experience in reading, interpreting, and developing electric drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
Prefer 7+ years of experience with utility electrical and controls systems
Attends classes and seminars to learn new and existing technologies used in the power plant and utility industry
Keeps current with appropriate construction and safety codes, governmental codes such North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards, and Company rules and regulations
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles with an understanding of high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems
Understanding of boilers, turbines, generators, electric motors, and variable frequency drive systems
Organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively, and efficiently
Familiar with PLCs, HMI software, and network devices such as servers, switches, routers, hubs, fiber-optics, firewalls, etc.

What we offer:

career advancement opportunities
extensive training
excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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