Power Engineer

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed electrical engineering, calculations, physical/structural coordination, protection & controls design support
• Prepares engineering deliverables through the full project lifecycle—conceptual design, 30/60/90% design, IFA/IFC packages, procurement, and construction support
• Prepares equipment specifications
• Reviews vendor drawings
• Reviews grounding studies, conductor sizing, clearance checks, PLS-CADD/PLS-Pole coordination
• Supports field engineers during energization, FAT/SAT, and commissioning

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis preferred)
• EIT required; PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6–12 months strongly preferred
• 8-15 years of experience in substation or transmission line engineering
• Experience preparing 30%/60%/90% design packages, IFC drawings, and construction support RFI responses
• Experience reviewing vendor submittals (breakers, transformers, CVTs/PTs/CTs, bus supports, arresters, insulators)
• Experience coordinating with civil and structural teams on foundations, steel, cable trenching, grading, and access roads
• Experience participating in FAT, SAT, commissioning, energization support, and field issue resolution

Software Proficiency

• AutoCAD / MicroStation
• PLS-CADD / PLS-Pole
• ETAP / ASPEN / SKM (for grounding/short circuit)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint

Soft Skills & Project Execution

• Strong understanding of engineering workflow, QA/QC processes, and change-management
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple deliverables
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients, EPC contractors, manufacturers, and internal engineering disciplines
• Able to prepare calculation packages, basis-of-design documents, and technical reports
• Able to work independently while mentoring junior engineers or designers