Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Oglethorpe Power
Tucker, GA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Location: Atlanta, GA Headquarters
Department: Technical Services & Capital Projects
Role Snapshot
Oglethorpe Power is expanding our generation fleet with advanced Frame combustion turbine-based power plants, including F-Class and H-Class technologies. We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering leader to help support what's next.
This is a high-impact role supporting major capital projects, electrical testing, predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and the long-term reliability of critical generation assets serving communities across Georgia.
The Principal Electrical Engineer provides senior technical leadership across OPC's power generation fleet, partnering with plant teams, engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and project stakeholders to solve complex problems, improve performance, and support safe, reliable plant operations.
What You'll Do
Lead complex electrical engineering work supporting generation assets and major capital projects
Provide technical direction for electrical systems, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives
Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to improve long-term asset performance
Partner with plant operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve reliability
Review engineering studies, designs, specifications, standards, and contractor deliverables
Identify technical risks, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement across OPC's fleet
Serve as a senior technical resource for electrical engineering questions, standards, and best practices
What You Bring
Strong technical judgment and practical electrical engineering expertise
Experience supporting power generation assets, plant operations, or large industrial facilities
Ability to lead complex technical work across multiple stakeholders
A hands-on, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ownership, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term performance
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required
10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience required
Power generation maintenance or plant engineering experience preferred
Experience supporting capital projects, electrical testing, troubleshooting, or reliability programs preferred
Professional Engineer license or advanced technical certifications preferred, if applicable
Skills & Knowledge
Electrical systems, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices
Predictive and preventive maintenance programs
Power generation systems and plant reliability practices
Major capital project support, engineering reviews, and contractor coordination
Engineering standards, specifications, studies, and design documentation
Risk identification, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving
Cross-functional communication with plant, operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams
Ability to travel approximately 20% to plant sites and project locations