Electrical Engineer - Generation Development & Construction

Evergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition. They are seeking a technically strong and collaborative Electrical Engineer to support the development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects, ensuring safe, timely, cost-effective, and environmentally sound project delivery.

What you'll do:

• Provide technical oversight to enforce contract requirements on EPC Contractors and Major Equipment Suppliers
• Coordinate with OE, EPC, Power Island Suppliers, and internal T&S teams to ensure project success
• Promote safety and contribute to a positive team culture
• Support multi-disciplinary, multi-year capital projects with high complexity and value
• Review electrical system designs: single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and protection schemes
• Ensure grid compliance and adherence to interconnection and utility standards
• Evaluate system integration across GT, ST, HRSG, and BOP
• Advise on layout, grounding, and reliability improvements
• Review technical specifications for major electrical equipment: transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, relays, UPS, etc
• Participate in vendor evaluations and ensure technical compliance
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for critical electrical components
• Monitor delivery schedules to support construction milestones

What they're looking for:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in the design, construction and/or maintenance of power plant electrical systems including generators and exciters
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of electrical systems including generator, exciters, relay protection
• Troubleshooting and commissioning with generators, exciters, relay protection
• Possess high initiative and strong interpersonal skills
• Exhibit good computer skills
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must have satisfactory work record including good attendance
• EIT or PE