Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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.

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