About Waga Energy
Waga Energy was establishedto further our founders' commitments topreserving the common good and acting collectivelyto ensureasustainable future.Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is sharedAlready in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission ofdriving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.
About the Position - Responsibilities & DutiesThis is an exciting, rewarding position promoting the role of renewable energies, notably renewable natural gas, in the future of energy transition.
The Senior Electrical Engineer is a key member of a collaborative project delivery team responsible for the design, specification, construction, operation, and maintenance of the electrical, instrumentation, and automation (EIA) systems that power Waga Energy's WAGABOX units. This highly responsible role supports projects from the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase through commissioning and ongoing operations working closely with internal and external engineering resources, project managers, and operations teams to deliver high-quality RNG plants across the US.
Blending office-based technical design and project coordination work with hands-on fieldwork during construction and commissioning, this position offers a dynamic mix of responsibilities. In addition to serving as a technical lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer acts as a mentor and knowledge resource for junior engineers, supporting their growth and contributing to the development of best practices in electrical design.
Areas of responsibility include, but will not be limited to:
Subject Matter Expertise & Leadership
- Serve as the technical lead for all electrical, instrumentation, and automation (EIA) aspects of assigned WAGABOX projects.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and serve as a knowledge resource for electrical design and best practices.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Waga Energy's EIA engineering standards and roadmap.
Engineering Design & Procurement (Office-based Responsibilities)
- Lead or support the development and review of electrical design deliverables in collaboration with external engineering firms, ensuring adherence to internal standards as well as all applicable codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Participate in detailed design reviews for medium/low voltage systems, grounding and bonding systems, instrumentation, and control system architecture.
- Support the development of electrical interconnection packages for utility tie-ins, generator interfaces, and load distribution systems.
- Perform system-level functional analyses to ensure safety, reliability, and ease of operation.
- Define hardware architecture and contribute to the specification of control panels, VFDs, instrumentation, and SCADA/PLC systems.
- Specify, evaluate, and procure electrical and instrumentation equipment, including vendor selection and cost optimization.
- Prepare technical documentation to support permitting, construction, and commissioning phases.
Construction, Testing & Commissioning (Field-based Responsibilities)
- Travel to supplier facilities and project sites to supervise electrical equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing.
- Support on-site construction teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and electrical safety standards.
- Lead or assist in the inspection and acceptance of delivered electrical and automation equipment.
- Plan and execute instrumentation and electrical functional tests, including power distribution checks, loop checks, and interlock verifications.
- Conduct and document communication and control systems testing, including SCADA, PLC, and remote monitoring system functionality.
- Prepare and execute Elements Important to Safety (EIS) test procedures in coordination with HSE and commissioning teams.
- Develop and maintain operating documents, electrical drawings, and commissioning records for each site.
- Participate in plant commissioning activities.
Operations & Reliability Support
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams post-commissioning to troubleshoot EIA-related issues and optimize plant performance.
- Monitor electrical system performance and contribute to root cause analysis for system failures or anomalies.
- Provide remote and on-site technical support for planned and corrective maintenance activities.
About You - Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership, systems thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving across all phases of a project and have:
- A bachelor's or master's (preferred) degree in electrical engineering.
- A minimum of 7 years of previous experience in an electrical engineer role managing or supporting full project lifecycles from FEED to commissioning and operations within the oil and gas industry or a closely related industry.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Electrical systems design and maintenance including electrical power distribution, transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, motor control & drives, and power quality & reliability.
- Electrical and control systems engineering principles to control systems for monitoring plant operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining optimal plant performance.
- Applicable US electrical and instrumentation standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA).
- Strong commitment to electrical safety, familiarity with risk assessments, and application of safe work practices in industrial settings.
- Technical skills in the areas of:
- Process engineering (P&ID, PFD, Hazop, functional analysis, etc.) and mechanical engineering (piping, pressure vessels, etc.).
- Industrial instrumentation systems including instrument selection & calibration, gas quality monitoring instrumentation, control loops, and feedback systems.
- Industrial automation and control systems including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic control (PLC) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and sensor integration.
- System integration and communication including the integration of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, communication protocols, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS).
- Experience with common industrial control platforms such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric systems.
- Hands-on experience with site commissioning, equipment installation, and field troubleshooting of EIA systems.
- Leadership and communication skills including:
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships as well as the ability to prepare technical documentation and lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
French language skills are a plus but are not required.
The ability to accommodate +/- 30% domestic (US) travel time (including overnight stays) is required. Some international travel may also be required.
Culture
Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Benefits
Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Recruiting Process
Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:
Interview with human resources team via phone or Teams.Interview with applicabledepartment manager and human resources via Teams.Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) cognitive and behavioral assessments.Human resources presents employment offer.Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires orcandidate recommendations from external agencies.
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