Power System Engineer

About the role

The Power System Engineer will perform electrical Power System studies for substations, data centers, industrial plants, solar plants, and wind farms. They will conduct engineering calculations such as short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations. The role involves preparing substation P&C design packages, supporting substation studies and calculations, and providing construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical Power System studies for substations, data centers, industrial plants, solar plants, and wind farms
• Conduct engineering calculations such as short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations
• Prepare substation P&C design packages including single-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, control house layout, cable schedules, relay panel front and rear layout, cable tray layout, and bills of materials
• Support in substation studies and calculations including AC auxiliary system sizing, battery sizing, and voltage drop
• Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in the Power System studies related to substation and industrial facilities
• Strong technical verbal and technical writing skills
• Eligible to obtain PE license across any state
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations and substation protection & control design
• Software experience - ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read and interpret technical literature
• Eligible to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) license across any state
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations and substation protection & control design
• Software experience - ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and AutoCAD

Skills

• Strong technical skills in Power System studies
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations
• Software proficiency in ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and AutoCAD

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
• Comprehensive and valuable benefits program
• Paid time off for rest and renewal
• Profit Share - an opportunity to share in the success of the Firm
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
• Flexible working options

Pay

Hiring range for this role if performed in Houston is $98,500 to $125,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Not specified.