Senior Electrical Engineer - Temporary Power Generation & Energy Systems

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.
• Design DC control systems, station batteries, battery chargers, relay panels, annunciation systems, SCADA interfaces, and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop electrical designs for substations, including transformer selection, bus arrangements, protection schemes, grounding systems, and utility interconnections.
• 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 to integrate natural gas systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, and auxiliary equipment into complete power generation facilities.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout project execution, including design reviews, procurement support, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Evaluate emerging technologies in energy storage, distributed generation, microgrids, and renewable integration to improve system performance and reliability.

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of DC control systems, station batteries, battery chargers, relay logic, and protection circuits.
• Experience with generator controls, synchronization systems, automatic transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and project management skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, utility, industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power systems.
• Experience designing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated control systems.
• Experience with substation design, protection and control systems, and 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