Power Plant Electrical Engineer

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIE DATE & $3,750 12- MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . The Power Plant Electrical Engineer is responsible for all medium voltage systems, low voltage systems, DC systems, instrumentation, the protection of all electrical equipment, and all aspects of the Distributive Control System ( DCS ) that is used to operate and control the circulating fluidized bed boilers, package boilers, turbine generator, engine generators, the water and wastewater treatment systems, fuel handling systems and all other balance of plant equipment. This position is required to understand the complex processes associated with the above and to design, tune, modify complex control logic and loops to improve plant reliability and performance. Position requires expert knowledge of electric power systems and control systems. Position designs, plans, and implements and analyzes the electrical needs and performance of the Cogeneration Systems facilities, make operational recommendations, provides design changes, upgrades equipment, provides protective settings and manages the implementation of said upgrades and design changes. This position maintains the plant control system and develops modifications to improve the control system performance and thus the efficiency of the plant. This position is required to be conversant in National Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ) requirements for cybersecurity of the plant control systems. This position is also responsible for analyses of plant electrical transients and electrical trips by using advance modeling software and the protection coordination of the facility electrical distribution network. Error in planning for the safe and reliable operations of the facility could adversely affect the reliability and availability of steam and electrical generation and the steam distribution system. The consequences of this may result in a prolonged steam outage that would negatively impact the University and UNG Hospitals severely. An error increases the chance of injury or fatality to students, staff, and visitors on campus, increases the University liability or risk associated with such injuries or death; and negatively impacts the completion of the University’s overall education and research missions. This position requires cognitive ability to do complex mathematics and understand complex mechanical and electrical concepts and complex systems. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience This position requires an expert knowledge and understanding of engineering. The position requires the ability to evaluate, approve and manage projects with significant complexity within budget and on schedule. The position requires the ability to provide technical analysis and make recommendations and/or decisions on routine, non-routine, and unique engineering problems in the electrical and controls systems. The ability to communicate with management, peers, and plant personnel is essential and to express verbally or in writing highly complex technical concepts clearly and concisely is a requirement of the position. Expert level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice. Thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business needs/objectives, budget, planning, legal/public relations considerations, and/or other related factors. Ability to make final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs. Ability to research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects. Ability to determine program/project priorities, processes, and procedures. Ability to manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards; ability to resolve/approve major project/program changes. Ability to develop, communicate and defend complex or novel programs/projects. Ability to approve program/project budget and/or schedule. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program with five (5) years of experience in heavy industrial electrical and control systems. Experience in supervision of engineers and engineering techs. A Professional Engineering Certification – Licensed in NC is preferred.

Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville , Power Plant Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Chapel Hill, North Carolina