Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Plant & Transmission)

About the role

Fichtner is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical due‑diligence, feasibility studies and design work for power plant and transmission projects. The role involves close interaction with clients, contractors and internal specialists worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare due‑diligence, feasibility and technical evaluation reports.
• Develop specifications, single‑line diagrams, layouts and detailed drawings for electrical systems.
• Conduct power system studies such as load flow, short‑circuit, stability and dynamic simulations.
• Support site erection, commissioning activities and monitor operational parameters of power plants or grids.
• Participate in technical clarification meetings, contract negotiations and liaise with global specialists.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on power plants or transmission.
• 8+ years experience in design or development of power plant or substation projects, covering renewable and conventional energy.
• Strong analytical mindset, ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and willingness to travel.
• Fluent in English and Turkish; German or Arabic a plus.

Required skills

• Power plant design and electrical system specification.
• Single‑line diagram creation and layout drafting.
• Load flow, short‑circuit, stability and dynamic simulation studies.
• Site erection and commissioning support.

What we offer

• Permanent contract in Istanbul office.
• Comprehensive fringe benefits (transport support, private health insurance, lunch bonus).
• Hybrid working model with high degree of autonomy.
• Opportunities on state‑of‑the‑art engineering projects worldwide.