Power Systems Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Developing drawings including one-line diagrams, elementary wiring diagrams, power system plans, lighting plans, and installation details.
• Designing power distribution systems that include load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, system safety, human safety, and other advanced systems.
• Designing power distribution protection schemes with coordination studies, transfer schemes, etc.
• Performing load calculations for sizing electrical components, cables, conduit, and equipment spacing.
• Specifying major electrical system components including substations, switchgear, distribution panels, MCCs, transformers, disconnects, and drives for low and medium voltage AC and DC systems.
• Designing lighting systems for test facilities including specification and analysis of illumination levels and lighting quality.
• Developing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Applying NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, and other applicable codes in developing state-of-the-art solutions for the client.
• Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards.
• Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication during factory and onsite installation.
• Performing power system startup, checkout, and commissioning, both domestically and abroad.
• Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
• Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
• Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.
• Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets.
• Leading power system projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power distribution system design, implementation, or commissioning.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in software skills such as SKM, ETAP, SEL synchroWAVe, ArcPro is a plus.
• An interest and background in electrical safety, electrical power distribution systems (including switchgear, substations, MCCs, PLCs, drive systems, protective relays, cable and wireway), lightning protection, grounding, lighting design, smart-grid systems, micro-grid systems, SCADA systems, and challenging projects.
• A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
• A drive to participate on teams or alone to design, develop, and deliver power system projects.
• An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to generate future workloads, deliver on project promises, and encourage and mentor colleagues.