Electrical Systems Engineer

About the role

MPR Associates, Inc. (MPR), a thriving multi-discipline, specialty engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking capable and motivated Electrical Systems Engineers to join our team. Founded in 1964, MPR serves a wide and growing client base in power and energy, federal services, and health and life sciences across the United States and internationally. We deliver safe and reliable technical solutions throughout the project or product lifecycle, helping clients frame complex problems into workable solutions.

Positions are available in our Alexandria, Virginia; East Lyme, Connecticut; Burlington, Massachusetts; and Salt Lake City, Utah offices. MPR engineers bring energy, passion, and curiosity to solve unique challenges for clients in utility, commercial power, and federal services industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for power systems, including technology selection of inverter-based resources to satisfy PCC/POI interconnection requirements.
• Select and specify power systems equipment such as breakers, power transformers, metal clad switchgear, circuit switchers, instrument transformers, and protective relays.
• Create single line diagrams, interconnection diagrams, detailed drawings, specifications, and layouts of equipment.
• Validate designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA 70, IEEE, NERC, ISO, local utility regulations, and other electrical safety and performance requirements).
• Perform electrical power system analysis, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and transient stability studies.
• Investigate electrical system problems, perform failure analyses, and evaluate alternatives to improve system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Develop equipment procurement specifications for major capital equipment.
• Supervise design verification testing, equipment installation, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Author detailed technical documents, including design reports, qualification documents, and submittals such as technical manuals, drawings, and design review evaluations.
• Collaborate with instrumentation and controls teams to deliver integrated project communication and protection systems consistent with current industry practices.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development in electrical design and power systems.
• Communicate directly with clients, including engineering, management, and maintenance teams, to understand requirements and provide technical recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited university (required).
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) (a plus).
• At least three (3) years of work experience in electrical power systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a fundamental understanding of engineering first principles.
• Familiarity with industrial design standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., IEEE standards, NERC regulations).
• Experience using electrical analysis tools such as MATLAB, ETAP, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, and ANSYS.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools for developing electrical drawings (a plus).
• Experience specifying, designing, and developing design verification tests or equipment commissioning test programs.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to multi-disciplinary problems.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, often on several technically diverse projects simultaneously.
• Experience working through a complete electrical project lifecycle (design, equipment specification and procurement, installation, and commissioning) is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues and summarize findings at an executive level.
• Passion for leading and motivating project teams, encouraging teamwork, and making timely decisions.
• Motivation to tackle new problems, take on new responsibilities, and work on diverse projects.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong questioning attitude and ability to accept questions from others.

Travel

As required by project assignments, estimated at 10% - 20%.