Hanwha Energy USA

Hanwha Energy USA

Director, Electrical Engineer – Gas Fired Power Plant

Houston, TX · Director

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$240kDetected 20 days ago
NLPProcurementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsLeadershipMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group-a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea's most respected business enterprises.
  • With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider.
  • Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America's growing data center industry.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and own the overall electrical system philosophy for gas-fired power plants (SCGT, CCGT, and gas engine-based).
  • High-voltage and medium-voltage system design
  • Translate requirements into electrical system design criteria
  • Drive alignment on:
  • Support customer-facing presentations, technical workshops, and design reviews.
  • Manage and align stakeholders (customer, EPC, OEM, OE) to ensure successful test execution and timely system acceptance.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in power plant electrical engineering, EPC, Owner's Engineering, or project development.
  • Proven experience with gas-fired power plants (SCGT, CCGT, or engine-based).
  • Technical Expertise
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Strong understanding of:

Nice to have

  • Power quality, transient performance, and system stability
  • Familiarity with applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, NFPA).
  • Ability to define technical direction and enforce standards across multiple projects.
  • Strong engineering judgment balancing reliability, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Confident communicator with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, and executive stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting data center power supply projects.
  • Exposure to ERCOT or other U.S. ISOs/RTOs.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Skills

  • BESS and hybrid power systems
  • Black-start solutions and grid-forming capabilities
  • Future expansion (e.g., SCGT → CCGT conversion)
  • Evaluate emerging electrical technologies and architectures from an owner's perspective.
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to electrical engineers across multiple projects.

Compensation

  • $220,000 - $240,000 salary

Company info

  • Hanwha Renewables - specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Chariot Energy - providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets
  • Substation and switchyard configurations
  • Protection philosophies
  • All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Lead direct technical discussions with data center customers to:

Equal opportunity

  • Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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