Full-Time

Principal Electrical Studies Engineer

Posted on 9/11/2025

Deadline 6/4/27
Enercon Services

Enercon Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Gearless wind turbine design and manufacture

Compensation Overview

$140k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Naperville, IL, USA + 2 more

More locations: Fort Worth, TX, USA | Kennesaw, GA, USA

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Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Maintain an active Professional Engineer license or committed to obtain in near future
  • 10+ years of experience performing electrical studies as primary job function
  • Experience working in the power generation industries
  • Experience evaluating large scale power generation systems following industry accepted electrical codes and standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NERC; preferably in nuclear
  • Proficiency in understanding highly technical topics in the field of electrical engineering using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies as basis and guidance
  • Experience performing studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment protection, and sequence of operation
  • Experience performing high-level studies covering transient stability that includes event ride-through performance of rotating machinery and protective equipment
Responsibilities
  • Electrical Studies & Design: Develop electrical studies and design recommendations covering small to large scale power systems for generation, manufacturing, data centers or similar facilities. Provide recommendations based on expertise in power systems equipment and results of systems studies
  • Quality Assurance: Perform quality reviews for calculations, studies/evaluations, software models, designs, drawings, and data prepared by other engineers or subcontractors
  • Project Execution: Maintain quality, schedule, and budget for assigned tasks with minimal supervision
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Direct and oversee routine and advanced technical work performed by others on assigned projects. Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers
Desired Qualifications
  • MS in a relevant topic of electrical engineering preferred

Enercon Services is a wind energy technology company that designs, manufactures, and supports wind turbines. Its products are gearless, direct-drive wind turbines; notably, the turbine connects the rotor blades directly to a ring generator, eliminating many moving parts. This design reduces mechanical stress and maintenance costs while extending turbine lifespan. Enercon differentiates itself through its gearless technology, a strong domestic heritage in Germany, and a private ownership structure controlled by the Aloys Wobben Foundation, which helps preserve the founder’s mission and independence. The company’s goal is to provide durable, reliable wind turbines and services worldwide while maintaining its private, long-term ownership to safeguard its mission and legacy.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kennesaw, Georgia

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven power demand and nuclear expansion create once-in-a-generation infrastructure retooling opportunity.
  • Arlington plans strategic add-on acquisitions to accelerate regulated power engineering platform growth.
  • Management invested $100 million personally, signaling strong execution alignment on nuclear expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Post-merger integration failures trigger talent exodus and client dissatisfaction within 6-12 months.
  • Arlington's aggressive add-on strategy dilutes nuclear specialization and strains operational resources.
  • Private equity cost-cutting pressures force ENERCON to reduce nuclear plant support, losing DOE trust.

What makes Enercon Services unique

  • Supports 90% of U.S. nuclear plants with deep SMR and LSR expertise.
  • Combined 2,700-person platform spans nuclear, federal energy, and mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Merged entity gains POND's established relationships with Department of War and INDOPACOM.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

ENERCON
Oct 10th, 2025
Gloria Guerra is Honored with Outstanding Service Award

Gloria Guerra is honored with Outstanding Service Award. More than 130 professionals from ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group (NSG) recently gathered in downtown Chicago for this year's NSG Summit - a dynamic event designed to foster collaboration, strengthen connections, and showcase the remarkable talent across its team. Set just off the Magnificent Mile, the summit served as both a strategic meeting and a celebration of what Enercon Services, Inc. can achieve together. One of the most heartfelt moments came when Gloria Guerra, Principal Project Manager, received an Outstanding Service Award during a recognition ceremony. "She helped me form so many key relationships within the industry," shared Jeremy Davis. "It couldn't have gone to a better person." Gloria has consistently modelled its Excellence Principles of Client Focus and Valued Service going back to her early days serving Entergy, particularly at Indian Point, through today focusing on its efforts with the Construction Permit Application and Small Modular Reactor development for HOLTEC. She is consistently pursuing new opportunities to grow its business, building customer relationships, superbly negotiating projects, and being a project team leader who attracts the best talent. In addition to Gloria Guerra's recognition, several team members were honored with service awards, celebrating milestones such as their 5-year and 10-year anniversaries with the company. Enercon Services, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental services firm focused on delivering safe and efficient solutions for the power and industrial sectors. With offices across the country, ENERCON's engineering capabilities cover a wide range of disciplines and expertise including Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, Civil Structural, Chemical, Environmental and Special Licensing. Together with its clients, ENERCON is dedicated to Engineering America's Energy Transition. For additional information, please review its website or select CONTACT US below:

Business Standard
Apr 12th, 2024
Happiest Minds Technologies enters into strategic collaboration with ENERCON

Happiest Minds Technologies announced the strategic collaboration with ENERCON, a leading wind energy technology company.

Business Korea
Dec 14th, 2023
Kolon Global Signs MOU with German Wind Turbine Company Enercon

Enercon is recognized as one of the top three global wind power companies.

Ship & Bunker
Dec 12th, 2023
Swedish Roro Port to Install Wind Turbines for Shore Power

Trelleborg, which is Scandinavia's largest ro/ro port, has signed an agreement with Enercon to construct two 120-metre high wind turbines.

reNEWS
Nov 20th, 2023
Enercon appoints new CEO

Udo Bauer ( pictured ) will succeed Jürgen Zeschky as chief executive of Enercon from 1 January 2024.

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