Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

The posting, as EquipmentShare wrote it

Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation &
Energy Systems

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before . We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

We’re hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO , and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of temporary power generation facilities and advanced energy systems. This role is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electrical power solutions, including generator plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, DC control systems, and electrical distribution infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in power generation and utility-scale electrical systems, demonstrates exceptional leadership, and has the ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through commissioning

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering and design of temporary power generation facilities from

conceptual design through startup and commissioning.

• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including generators,switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, breakers, relaying, and protective devices.
• Design and integrate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including battery technologies, PCS (Power Conversion Systems), energy management systems (EMS), and grid-support applications.
• Develop electrical designs for substations, including transformer selection, bus arrangements, protection schemes, grounding systems, and utility interconnections.
• Design DC control systems, station batteries, battery chargers, relay panels, annunciation systems, SCADA interfaces, and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, protection and control schematics, cable schedules, and construction packages.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, including:
• Load flow analysis
• Short-circuit studies
• Protective relay coordination
• Arc flash analysis
• Grounding studies
• Voltage drop calculations
• Equipment sizing
• Design synchronization and generator paralleling systems for temporary and permanent installations.
• Develop automatic transfer schemes and control philosophies for critical power applications.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NESC, UL, ANSI, and applicable utility standards.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers

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nd utility interconnections.

• Experience with electrical modeling software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred
• Experience with temporary power generation or rental power systems, preferred
• Experience designing microgrids and hybrid energy systems, preferred
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, including solar PV and hybrid generation systems, preferred
• Familiarity with IEC, NERC, and utility interconnection requirements, preferred
• Experience with protective relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, or Schneider Electric, preferred
• Experience supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites (@30% travel) depending on workload.
• Ability to work safely in industrial, utility, and construction environments.
• Ability to perform field inspections, commissioning support, and equipment evaluations while adhering to all applicable safety standards

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.