Electrical Engineer - Medium/High Voltage
Hanson Professional Services Inc. · Marion, IL · 5 mo ago
Engineering$95k–$160k/yrFull-time
A Day in the Life
- Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution and management systems for renewable energy projects.
- Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems and equipment.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards.
- Provide technical support to field personnel for medium- and high-voltage collection systems, substations, and transmission equipment.
- Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, capacity analysis, reliability analysis, and ampacity calculations.
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues within supported renewable energy facilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and remotely coordinate with colleagues across multiple offices.
- Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection studies.
- Prepare utility master plan reports.
- Participate in project management tasks, including client meetings, system design coordination, equipment selection, technical specification development, shop drawing review, and construction administration.
- Mentor engineering and design personnel within the Power Market team.
- Occasional travel for client meetings, field reviews, and project assignments.
What We’re Looking For
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or PLS-CADD.
- Experience using power analysis software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools.
- Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash analysis tools (EDR, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM).
- Knowledge of CDGES software; experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and Synergi is a plus.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, handle conflicting deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design.
- Demonstrated experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittal reviews, and providing construction administration for power projects.
- Possessing a graduate degree, professional registrations, technical research, or publication experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
Culture
- Monthly educational webinars
- Lunch & learn development sessions
- 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
- Mentorship opportunities
- Award-winning internship program